Malaysia

Malaysian defence contractor ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuela asylum
Local media reported that Leonard Glenn Francis had requested to remain in Venezuela on health and political grounds.
Published On 27 Sep 2022
Malaysian PM laments lack of UN action on Myanmar crisis
Thousands have been killed since Myanmar’s military seized power in February 2021 from Aung San Suu Kyi’s government.
Published On 24 Sep 2022
‘Fat Leonard’ nabbed in Venezuela after fleeing US Navy trial
Leonard Glenn Francis fled the US earlier this month ahead of sentencing for his role in a massive bribery scandal.
Published On 22 Sep 2022
Apple users in Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia to pay more for apps
California-based company says new prices will take effect from next month.
Published On 20 Sep 2022

At least 11 children killed in military raid, as UN, ASEAN consider tougher measures to deal with post-coup crisis.

Leonard Glenn Francis had pleaded guilty in a $35m bribery case involving US Navy officials.

‘Fat Leonard’ cut off GPS monitor and fled California home weeks ahead of sentencing in extensive US Navy bribery case.

The former prime minister, who is 97, returns home after treatment for COVID-19.

A court in Kuala Lumpur finds Rosmah Mansor guilty of seeking and receiving bribes in exchange for government contracts.

A new performance unpicks the official narrative on the multiethnic Southeast Asian nation’s road to independence.

The 97-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 and has been taken to the National Heart Institute for observation.

Hearings come as Mahathir Mohamad says Najib is likely to get a royal pardon for his first corruption conviction.

Najib Razak becomes Malaysia’s first former prime minister to go to prison after top court upholds his graft conviction.

Verdict means Najib will serve a 12-year sentence, making him the first former Malaysian prime minister to be jailed.

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