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Malaysian court brings forward decision on ex-PM Najib’s house arrest bid to Dec 22

Prison officers escort former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, as the jailed politician leaves the court during a break in proceedings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
Prison officers escort former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, as the jailed politician leaves the court during a break in proceedings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

KL court orders Jho Low’s sister and associate to pay $4.7b to 1MDB

Jho Low is still on the run.
Jho Low is still on the run.

S’pore High Court clears way for $3.5b suit against StanChart in 1MDB-linked claim to proceed

The Singapore High Court dismisses an attempt by Stanchart in the Republic to strike out a $3.5 billion lawsuit tied to 1MDB.
The Singapore High Court dismisses an attempt by Stanchart in the Republic to strike out a $3.5 billion lawsuit tied to 1MDB.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 22, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska paying tribute on Nov 21 to demonstrators killed during freedom protests in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska paying tribute on Nov 21 to demonstrators killed during freedom protests in Ukraine.

Fugees rapper Pras Michel gets 14 years in prison for illegally aiding 1MDB’s Jho Low

A 2023 photo shows former Fugees rapper Pras Michel arriving at Washington, DC court for his conspiracy trial.
A 2023 photo shows former Fugees rapper Pras Michel arriving at Washington, DC court for his conspiracy trial.

Malaysia enters mediation with Julius Baer Group on $145.6m 1MDB lawsuit

1MDB collapsed in 2016, spawning multiple lawsuits against banks across Asia, Europe and the US.
1MDB collapsed in 2016, spawning multiple lawsuits against banks across Asia, Europe and the US.

1MDB liquidators lose Singapore court bid to sue StanChart, BSI

The High Court has prevented foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered and BSI Bank over transactions allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
The High Court has prevented foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered and BSI Bank over transactions allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.

Malaysia recovers $11 million in assets linked to Jho Low in 1MDB case

Low Taek Jho had helped former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak set up 1MDB to promote economic development
Low Taek Jho had helped former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak set up 1MDB to promote economic development

Malaysia has recovered $9b in funds linked to 1MDB

As of end-July, RM42.17 billion has been channelled to 1MDB to finance debt repayments and fulfil the company’s commitments.
As of end-July, RM42.17 billion has been channelled to 1MDB to finance debt repayments and fulfil the company’s commitments.

Malaysia’s top court allows jailed ex-PM Najib to pursue legal bid for house arrest

A supporter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak holds a hand fan with a picture of Najib printed on it, outside the Malaysian Federal court, where his case is being heard at Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain
A supporter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak holds a hand fan with a picture of Najib printed on it, outside the Malaysian Federal court, where his case is being heard at Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

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