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Thousands join ‘anti-kleptocracy’ rally in Malaysia to oust PM Najib

ThousandsofprotestersgatheredatanunsanctionedrallyonSaturdaytodemandactionagainstPrimeMinisterNajibRazakoverthemismanagementofbillionsofdollarsbyastatefund.Mala

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Malaysia to sign $1.8 billion Boeing jets deal during PM's US trip

MalaysiaAirlineswillannounceadealtobuyeightwidebodyBoeing(BA.N)787jetsduringthevisitofPrimeMinisterNajibRazaktotheUnitedStates,twoindustrysourcessaidonTuesday.T

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Town hall by ex-Malaysian leader Mahathir marred by violence

AtownhallmeetingwithformerMalaysianPrimeMinisterMahathirMohamad,whonowheadsanoppositioncoalition,wasmarredbyviolenceSunday,withseveralpeoplehurlingflares,chairs

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Veteran Malaysian state chief Adenan Satem dies in election blow for PM Najib

The veteran chief minister of the Malaysian state of Sarawak died on Wednesday in a fresh blow for Prime Minister Najib Razak who was counting on him to help secure victory in upcoming elections.

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Malaysia's Najib warns of "nightmares" if ruling party loses power

​Scandal-tainted Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak vowed to fight to the end for Malays and Islam on Thursday, as he called on his ruling party to prepare for elections that are "coming soon".

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US 'troubled' over Malaysia's detention of activist and Najib critic

​Maria Chin Abdullah, who has called for resignation of prime minister Najib Razak, in solitary confinement under law intended to curb extremism

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Fresh clampdown on Malaysian activists reveals Najib’s "failed governance", critics say

​At least 15 activists and members of electoral reform group Bersih have been arrested, with Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister warning that there will be more to be expected

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Malaysian pro-democracy group Bersih to hold street rally on Nov 19

Malaysia's pro-democracy group Bersih said on Wednesday (Sept 14) that it would hold a street rally on Nov 19 to protest against Prime Minister Najib Razak's leadership.

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Amnesty slams "abusive powers" of Malaysian law

A Malaysian security law that gives embattled Prime Minister Najib Razak sweeping emergency powers came into force Monday, with Amnesty International warning of potentially "abusive powers."

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Malaysia's Najib gets new powers amid planned protests over fund scandal

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak will get sweeping security powers on Monday amid planned protests calling for his resignation over U.S. allegations that millions of dollars from a state fund wound up in his personal bank account.

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It’s business as usual for Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak amid 1MDB graft scandal

The day US prosecutors alleged massive fraud at a Malaysian state fund, it was business as usual thousands of kilometres away for Prime Minister Najib Razak. Attending an evening feast for thousands of civil servants, he shook hands and posed for selfies.

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US files lawsuit to seize over US$1 billion in assets allegedly stolen from Malaysia’s 1MDB

US federal prosecutors have filed civil lawsuits seeking to seize assets worth more than US$1 billion, allegedly stolen from Malaysian state fund 1MDB, which was overseen by Prime Minister Najib Razak.

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Malaysia’s Mahathir launching party to challenge PM Najib

Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday announced plans for a new party that would join an opposition alliance in a bid to oust the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition led by scandal-tainted Prime Minister Najib Razak.

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One year after 1MDB scandal, Najib takes Malaysia on ‘lurch toward dictatorship’

All three leaders have been sharp critics of Najib, calling for his resignation following the allegations of graft and mismanagement at 1MDB.

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Influential Malaysian opposition politician arrested on graft charges

Malaysia’s opposition leader Lim Guan Eng, who is also the chief minister of the prosperous northern island of Penang, was arrested on Wednesday by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged graft.

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Election victories bolster scandal-tainted Malaysian leader

The party of Malaysia's scandal-tainted Prime Minister Najib Razak has won two parliamentary by-elections in a landslide, further strengthening his rule despite corruption allegations.

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Debris parts from missing helicopter found in Malaysia's Sawarak state

Some parts of debris from the missing helicopter carrying senior government officials were discovered in Malaysia's Sarawak state on North Borneo, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Friday.