Mr. Najib’s trial, which began on Wednesday, is part of one of the biggest corruption cases ever to go to court. Some $4.5 billion was diverted from Malaysia’s public coffers.
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Vietnamese Woman Sentenced in Kim Jong-nam Assassination
The woman, Doan Thi Huong, 30, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing bodily harm, in a killing that many officials believe was set up by North Korean agents.
Woman Accused of Murdering Kim Jong-nam Is Freed
The defendant, Siti Aisyah, had been held in Malaysia since 2017 on suspicion of murdering the estranged half brother of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader.
Woman Accused of Murdering Kim Jong-nam Is Freed
The defendant, Siti Aisyah, had been held in Malaysia since 2017 on suspicion of murdering the estranged half brother of Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader.
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Malaysia’s King, an Unusual Monarch, Abruptly Leaves His Job
Malaysian kings only serve five-year terms, but Sultan Muhammad V lasted only two years, prompting widespread speculation about his departure.
Malaysia King Abdicates After Only 2 Years
The 49-year-old ruler resigned as Malaysia’s 15th king less than halfway into his 5-year term, and the palace provided no explanation for why he was stepping down.
Malaysia Files Criminal Charges Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB Scandal
In the wake of a scandal that brought down the country’s former prime minister, the Malaysian government is seeking fines in excess of $2.7 billion.
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