The country has been hit by a series of political shocks in recent years and now confronts the first hung Parliament in its history.
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Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister, Found Guilty in Graft Trial
Mr. Najib was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison and faces fines of nearly $50 million on charges of abuse of power, breach of trust and money laundering.
Malaysia Drops Charges Against ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Producer in 1MDB Case
Riza Aziz was accused of laundering money from a government investment fund and using it to finance his films. He agreed to return assets worth more than $107 million.
Malaysia’s Premier, Mahathir Mohamad, Is Ousted in a Surprising Turn
Mr. Mahathir, 94, who has towered over the country’s politics for decades, was replaced by Muhyiddin Yassin, a onetime ally whom he accused of betrayal.
Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Resigns
The move appears to be an attempt to suddenly remake a government — possibly with Mr. Mahathir, 94, still at the helm.