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Wife of ex-Malaysia PM Najib fails in bid to recuse High Court judge

Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak appealed against the decision of Justice Mohamed Zaini, now a Court of Appeal judge.
Rosmah Mansor, wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak appealed against the decision of Justice Mohamed Zaini, now a Court of Appeal judge.

Father of murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya applies to Malaysian court to reopen probe

Mr Shaariibuu Setev has applied for a judicial review to compel Malaysian authorities to probe the contents of a sworn affidavit made from death row in 2019 by one of the men convicted of killing his daughter.
Mr Shaariibuu Setev has applied for a judicial review to compel Malaysian authorities to probe the contents of a sworn affidavit made from death row in 2019 by one of the men convicted of killing his daughter.

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

Malaysia confirms existence of document central to ex-PM Najib’s house arrest bid, say reports

Najib, who was prime minister between 2009 and 2018, was found guilty in 2020 of graft and money laundering linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB.
Najib, who was prime minister between 2009 and 2018, was found guilty in 2020 of graft and money laundering linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB.

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s wife Rosmah awarded $30,000 in suit against TikToker

Rosmah Mansor claimed her reputation as a public figure was smeared due to the TikTok video.
Rosmah Mansor claimed her reputation as a public figure was smeared due to the TikTok video.

Discharge but no acquittal for ex-PM Najib in 1MDB-related money laundering case

FILE PHOTO: 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/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: 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/File Photo

1MDB case: Ex-Goldman banker Tim Leissner sentenced to two years in prison

Tim Leissner leaving the court in New York on May 29.
Tim Leissner leaving the court in New York on May 29.

Luxembourg bank fined over Malaysian 1MDB fund scandal

A 2016 photo showing signage for Malaysia's 1MDB fund, from which billions of dollars were siphoned.
A 2016 photo showing signage for Malaysia's 1MDB fund, from which billions of dollars were siphoned.

Majority of Malaysians against pardon for ex-PM Najib in 1MDB scandal, survey finds

whnajib - In conjunction with the 7th anniversary of 2018 general election that saw the downfall of Barisan Nasional government, Projeck SAMA spokeman Thomas Fann presented a survey that show 57.8 percent respondents disagreed Najib's pardon. ST 

Photo/ Lu Wei Hoong
whnajib - In conjunction with the 7th anniversary of 2018 general election that saw the downfall of Barisan Nasional government, Projeck SAMA spokeman Thomas Fann presented a survey that show 57.8 percent respondents disagreed Najib's pardon. ST 

Photo/ Lu Wei Hoong

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