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Malaysian minister slams online threats against student who criticised donation drive for Najib

The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.
The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib Razak’s request to suspend 15-year jail term

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyers asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to stay an additional 15-year sentence imposed after he was found guilty in December 2025 in a separate 1MDB corruption case.
Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyers asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to stay an additional 15-year sentence imposed after he was found guilty in December 2025 in a separate 1MDB corruption case.

1MDB has proposal for settlement with Deutsche Bank in US$1.1 billion suit

The settlement marks the latest resolution in Malaysia’s long-running effort to recover money linked to the multibillion-dollar fraud.
The settlement marks the latest resolution in Malaysia’s long-running effort to recover money linked to the multibillion-dollar fraud.

‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

Malaysian High Court sets Jan 7 to hear 1MDB’s bid to freeze Rosmah’s assets

The suit was originally filed against Rosmah as the first defendant and Singapore national Shabnam Naraindas Daswani as the second defendant.
The suit was originally filed against Rosmah as the first defendant and Singapore national Shabnam Naraindas Daswani as the second defendant.

Round-the-clock security at Najib’s residence to remain, says KL top cop

Members of the media outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18.
Members of the media outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18.

Najib cannot afford $15.7 million house arrest fine due to frozen accounts: Lawyer

The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide on Oct 14 on whether to grant Najib’s request.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide on Oct 14 on whether to grant Najib’s request.

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s residence inspected ahead of house arrest

Journalists outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18, before the king agreed to allow him to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest.
Journalists outside former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house on Sept 18, before the king agreed to allow him to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest.

Malaysian king has full discretion to decide on pardons, says PM Anwar

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said every prisoner has the right to submit a petition for consideration by the Pardons Board.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said every prisoner has the right to submit a petition for consideration by the Pardons Board.

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke to resign over house arrest granted to ex-PM Najib

DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.
DAP secretary general Anthony Lok (centre, seated), flanked by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo (left) and DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng, at the DAP Headquarters on Sept 19.

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