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Malaysia's Najib convicted of abuse of power in 1MDB graft trial
AFP, Published on 26/12/2025
» PUTRAJAYA (MALAYSIA) - Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Friday of abusing his power in the 1MDB graft scandal, which saw billions plundered from the now-defunct sovereign wealth fund.
'Not black or white': Teens worldwide react to Australia social media ban
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» HONG KONG - Australia's landmark move to ban under-16s from social media will be closely watched by other countries, which could follow suit with similar laws.
Malaysia's Anwar thwarts opposition challenge in state polls
AFP, Published on 13/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ruling coalition thwarted a challenge by an opposition alliance in state elections, official results showed Sunday, with analysts saying the win would buy him time to consolidate power in the largely Islamic Southeast Asian nation.
Malaysians vote in six state elections seen as referendum on Anwar
AFP, Published on 12/08/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians in six states went to the polls Saturday to vote for state assembly members in elections widely seen as a barometer of support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's unity government.
Malaysian jailed ex-leader Najib acquitted of audit tampering charge
AFP, Published on 03/03/2023
» Jailed former prime minister Najib Razak was acquitted of an audit tampering charge, a judge said Friday, but will continue to serve his 12-year prison term from another case.
Malaysia to hold national elections on Nov 19
AFP, Published on 20/10/2022
» Malaysia will head to the polls on Nov 19, officials said Thursday, after the prime minister called for a snap election to restore political stability.
Malaysia's Najib starts final bid to overturn 1MDB jail sentence
AFP, Published on 18/08/2022
» PUTRAJAYA (MALAYSIA): Malaysia’s top court on Thursday began hearing ex-leader Najib Razak's appeal to overturn his jail sentence for corruption in a high-stakes legal gambit that could see him locked up or potentially launching a political comeback.
'National embarrassment': Malaysian ex-PM loses corruption appeal
AFP, Published on 08/12/2021
» Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak lost his appeal against a corruption conviction and 12-year jail term Wednesday, with the judge branding his actions a "national embarrassment" but allowing him to remain free.
World faces growing threat of 'unbearable' heatwaves
AFP, Published on 28/10/2021
» LONDON - From Death Valley to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent to sub-Saharan Africa, global warming has already made daily life unbearable for millions of people.
Malaysian PM quits after turbulent 17 months in office
AFP, Published on 16/08/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's prime minister resigned and his government collapsed Monday after just 17 months in office, throwing the country into fresh political turmoil as it battles a serious coronavirus outbreak.