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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’s jailed ex-PM Najib withdraws appeal on house arrest, local media reports

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain
Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia December 22, 2025. REUTERS/ Hasnoor Hussain

Malaysian court decision on lawsuit against Rosmah over missing jewellery lawsuit set for June 10

Global Royalty sued Rosmah on March 29, 2023, claiming she falsely alleged that 44 pieces of jewellery sent to her on consignment were seized by police under anti-money laundering laws.
Global Royalty sued Rosmah on March 29, 2023, claiming she falsely alleged that 44 pieces of jewellery sent to her on consignment were seized by police under anti-money laundering laws.

Malaysia court sets May 7 to hear Najib’s stay of execution bid on $1.6b payment to former 1MDB unit

The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.
The court will also hear submissions on costs in the lawsuit brought by SRC International against the former premier Najib Razak.

Malaysian court orders ex-PM Najib to pay $1.68b to former 1MDB unit over fiduciary duty breach

The lawsuit was filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd in May 2021.
The lawsuit was filed by SRC International Sdn Bhd in May 2021.

Former Malaysia PM’s wife Rosmah Mansor fails in bid to recuse apex court judges

Rosmah Mansor was found guilty of three corruption charges linked to the solar hybrid project and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Rosmah Mansor was found guilty of three corruption charges linked to the solar hybrid project and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns over $1.5m in damages to Malaysia govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Malaysian court allows Rosmah Mansor temporary release of passport for trip to Singapore

A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.
A court has granted Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Najib Razak, use of her passport from Feb 1 to April 30.

Malaysia wins appeal in lawsuit by family of murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya

Dr Steve Shaariibuu (left), father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu (right), during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in 2018.
Dr Steve Shaariibuu (left), father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu (right), during a press conference in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in 2018.

Commentary

Faced with ‘absurdity of politics’, UMNO plans to fight and befriend rivals at once

UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.
UMNO’s involvement in the unity government has introduced a new dynamic to its relationship with the Democratic Action Party.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.