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Malaysia says it still has to pay $2.8 billion in 1MDB debts

As at end-June, Malaysia has paid 42.5 billion ringgit for 1MDB-related debts, while recovering 31.3 billion ringgit over the scandal.
As at end-June, Malaysia has paid 42.5 billion ringgit for 1MDB-related debts, while recovering 31.3 billion ringgit over the scandal.

Malaysia denies report that fugitive financier Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks

Low Taek Jho, widely known as Jho Low, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the US and Malaysia.
Low Taek Jho, widely known as Jho Low, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the US and Malaysia.

$3.5b 1MDB-linked lawsuit against StanChart to proceed to Singapore trial after bank loses appeal

The ruling, handed down on June 30, upholds a November 2025 decision by the High Court that rejected the bank’s application to strike out the action.
The ruling, handed down on June 30, upholds a November 2025 decision by the High Court that rejected the bank’s application to strike out the action.

Court appeal for ex-Malaysian PM’s wife Rosmah in solar hybrid case postponed to Sept 1

The hearing was adjourned to make way for Rosmah Mansor’s review application in her attempt to recuse the trial judge who convicted her to be decided by the Federal Court.
The hearing was adjourned to make way for Rosmah Mansor’s review application in her attempt to recuse the trial judge who convicted her to be decided by the Federal Court.

US DOJ seizes luxury New York apartment linked to 1MDB

The US DOJ has obtained a forfeiture order on a luxury New York apartment allegedly bought with misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.
The US DOJ has obtained a forfeiture order on a luxury New York apartment allegedly bought with misappropriated 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.

Malaysian police probing claims fugitive Jho Low had secret meetings in KL

Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.
Malaysian fugitive Low Taek Jho, aka Jho Low, had reportedly played a key role in talks with China over writing off 1MDB-related debts.

Malaysia will not support or pursue any pardon for Jho Low, PM Anwar says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) said that Malaysia will not support any pardon for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) said that Malaysia will not support any pardon for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.

Malaysia PM Anwar says fugitive financier Jho Low’s US pardon bid a ‘non-issue’

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described the plea as a "non-issue".

Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low should not be pardoned: 1MDB task force head

Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian financier, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia.
Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian financier, faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the United States and Malaysia.

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission successfully repatriated four pieces of artwork in April.

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