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Misleading to say 1MDB had to be 'bailed out', says former prime minister Najib Razak
PETALING JAYA (STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - It is misleading for Malaysia's Finance Minister to claim that 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) had to be bailed out, former premier Najib Tun Razak said in a Facebook post late on Friday (May 25).
The shock election: How a Mahathir tsunami swept Malaysia
We look back at an election marked by twists and turns and moments that led to history.
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Under Abang Jo, Sarawak is asserting its personality - one move at a time
The state in Borneo and its leader are quietly making headway in advancing Sarawak's interests by leveraging its electoral power in federal politics.
Pressure to mount for early Malaysian general election
Umno would want to seize the momentum after Barisan Nasional's Johor election win, analysts say.
Leaders of Malaysia's new political party, Muda, are young, diverse, controversial
The party chief believes bringing together capable people from all socio-economic and political backgrounds is crucial in "resetting Malaysia".
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Can the new Pakatan Harapan government take the politics out of Malaysia Inc?
Post-election activity on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange tells a depressingly familiar story: Companies are continuing to be rewarded or punished because of their political connections.
Much expected of new KL govt
Malaysia has a new government, and it is pressing the reset button. The second Mahathir Mohamad administration promises a leaner, meaner Cabinet, a rebuild of institutions, and a rethink of the tax and subsidies regime.
New KL govt should not jettison economic policies that worked
Malaysians can congratulate themselves for producing, through the ballot box, the political earthquake that has defeated the Barisan Nasional and unseated the unpopular prime minister Najib Razak.
It is a Mahathir tsunami
KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) It has been a rollercoaster week in politics.
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Malaysia election: Hot seats to watch
Campaigning has officially begun for the May 9 general election after a record 2,333 candidates were certified to contest 222 parliamentary seats and 505 state seats.
Malaysia elections: A look at the main political parties
Malaysia's upcoming elections will see fresh faces, with splinter groups from both ruling faction Umno and opposition party PAS, joining the fray. Here's a guide to the parties contesting.
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10 power brokers in Malaysia's new political landscape
PM-in-waiting pulls the strings in ruling coalition's largest party
What's next for former Malaysia PM Najib Razak?
The campaigning started buoyantly enough for Mr Najib Razak, but things took a downward spiral.
