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Najib pays $15.7 million fine, but his road home hits legal roadblock

Supporters showing up near Najib Razak’s residence with self-made badges and stickers, expecting him to start house arrest on Nov 6.

Malaysian PM Anwar disagrees with UMNO’s payment of Najib’s fine but says it’s party’s prerogative

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said personal ties and goodwill towards Najib should not create the impression that corruption and abuse of power involving billions of ringgit could be overlooked.

Who will triumph in Melaka as 79 candidates battle for 28 state seats?

UMNO secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki speaking to Parti Islam Se Malaysia (PAS) president Hadi Awang at Bukit Katil in Melaka on Oct 31.

UMNO won Negeri Sembilan but now three factions vie for power as royal crisis deepens

Negeri Sembilan chief minister Ismail Lasim is fighting to hold on to his position after incurring the wrath of state ruler Muhriz Munawir.

Palace confirms Muhriz will skip Malaysia’s rulers council amid tussle over Negeri Sembilan throne

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir will stay in the state and strengthen his position against a rebellion by presiding over the installation of a new feudal chieftain.

Negeri Sembilan’s Muhriz invited to Malaysia’s rulers council, in latest twist to throne tussle

Negeri Sembilan ruler Muhriz Munawir has been affirmed by Malaysia’s rulers council ahead of an Oct 13 to 15, 2026 meeting after a six-month battle against a rival claim to his throne.

Troubled UMNO-linked firm Zetrix owes Malaysian government over $63 million in collections: Source

An undated photo of Wong Thean Soon, group managing director of Zetrix AI.

The difficult battle for Malaysia’s democratic soul

There are two contending visions of democracy in Malaysia – one that demands equal rights for all citizens, and one that infuses democracy with the preservation of the traditional Malay-Muslim status quo.

All eyes on Melaka, Malaysia’s electoral sandbox

The gathering in September comes amid an upsurge in its fortunes that could lead to another realignment in Malaysian politics, says the writer.

Fund to help ex-Malaysian PM Najib pay fine raises over $198k in 3 hours

Najib Razak’s remaining jail term has been commuted to house arrest on the condition that he pays a RM50 million (S$15.5 million) fine.

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