Tag Archives: Malaysia

Malaysian police raid Al Jazeera’s office, seize computers 

Al Jazeera condemns ‘troubling escalation’ in crackdown on press, urges authorities to immediately cease criminal probe.

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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak sentenced to 12 years in jail, fined $50 million over 1MDB scandal 

The charges include three counts of money laundering, three counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of abuse of power.

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1MDB scandal: Najib Razak handed 12-year jail sentence 

Ex-Malaysian PM convicted of all seven charges in first trial linked to multibillion dollar scandal1MDB scandal explained: a tale of Malaysia’s missing billionsMalaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak has been found guilty of all seven charges in his first trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal – a landmark conviction that means he now face […]

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Netherlands to take Russia to European court over MH17 downing 

By taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights, the Dutch government said it hopes to achieve “truth, justice and accountability” for the 298 victims. The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet was shot down in 2014.

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AirAsia in trading halt after auditor flags ‘going concern’ doubts 

Shares in Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd were halted on Wednesday after its auditor said there were material uncertainties that cast doubt on the budget carrier’s ability to continue as a going concern.

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Malaysia’s Muhyiddin eyes unprecedented snap election to vanquish Mahathir 

Polls by March 2021 possible, say sources, while coronavirus stimulus is fresh

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