Security to top agenda as Malaysian PM visits Thailand
The Malaysian premier`s visit comes amid a flare-up of violence in the region, with three deadly bombings in the past month.
Sep 09, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
It`s official: Malaysia PM outed as key scandal figure
1MDB, or 1Malaysia Development Berhad, was launched by Najib Razak in 2009 and closely overseen by him.
Sep 02, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Islamic State hit list?
The Myanmar government is taking the threat against Aung San Suu Kyi seriously.
Aug 04, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Malaysian PM reshuffles cabinet amid speculation of snap poll
Swiss authorities say more than $4 billion may have been stolen.
Jun 27, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Malaysia accused of rights abuse for barring activist`s trip
Malaysia`s government faced fresh allegations of trampling rights on Monday after the leader of a massive demonstration last year calling for the premier`s ouster over a graft scandal said she was prevented going abroad to accept an award.
May 16, 2016, 10:40 AM IST
Saudi Arabia confirms 'genuine' $681 mn donation to Malaysian PM
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says USD 681 million banked into the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's bank accounts was a "genuine donation".
Apr 15, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
Malaysia inquiry cites murky fund payments by fund linked to PM Razak
A Malaysian parliamentary inquiry presented today said a state-owned fund linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak made more than USD 3 billion in unexplained overseas payments, calling for its former CEO to be investigated.
Apr 07, 2016, 15:33 PM IST
Malaysia inquiry cites murky fund payments, urges probe
A Malaysian parliamentary inquiry presented on Thursday said a state-owned fund linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak made more than $3 billion in unexplained overseas payments, calling for its former CEO to be investigated.
Apr 07, 2016, 11:58 AM IST
Australia trying to find TV crew detained in Lebanon
An Australian television crew has been detained in Lebanon, their network said on Thursday, with Canberra urgently trying to confirm the reporters` whereabouts.
Apr 07, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Malaysia PM accounts funded luxury buys, election payouts: WSJ
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak`s bank accounts were used to purchase USD 15 million in luxury goods and pay out millions more to political figures ahead of 2013 elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Mar 31, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
Malaysia's former PM Mahathir sues Najib, alleging corruption
Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has filed a suit against Prime Minister Najib Razak, alleging corruption and "misfeasance and breach of fiduciaries" in public office, his law firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
Mar 23, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Najib hopeful to find MH370 wreckage as kins seek closure
Flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board.
Mar 08, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
'Islamic State militants plotted to kidnap Malaysian PM Najib last year'
Malaysian police foiled a plot by the Islamic State (IS) militant group to kidnap Prime Minister Najib Razak and other senior ministers last year, the country`s deputy premier said on Tuesday.
Mar 08, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Malaysia's Mahathir leads cross-party push to oust PM Najib
- Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, opposition leaders and some ruling party members on Friday called for the removal of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is engulfed in a scandal surrounding state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Mar 04, 2016, 15:17 PM IST
Jailed Anwar backs old foe Mahathir to bring down Malaysian PM
Malaysia`s "Game of Thrones" heated up on Friday, as the country`s jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim offered support to his old enemy, former premier Mahathir Mohamad, in efforts to oust the current prime minister, Najib Razak.
Mar 04, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
More than $1 bn was transferred into Malaysia PM's accounts: Report
Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi Ali had cleared Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in January of any corruption or criminal offences.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
Malaysia state leader quits post amid PM scandals
A leading Malaysian politician relinquished his post as a state chief minister Wednesday in what is widely seen as the latest move by scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak to purge potential rivals.
Feb 03, 2016, 10:11 AM IST
Foreign govts raise pressure on Malaysia over scandals
Malaysia`s attorney general last week cleared Premier Najib Razak of wrongdoing in accepting a mysterious USD 681 million payment from overseas.
Feb 02, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
Probe clears Malaysian PM Najib, says USD 681mn transfer a Saudi gift
Malaysia`s attorney-general cleared PM Najib Razak of any criminal offence or corruption on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
Malaysia PM vows 'no surrender' over funding scandal
Malaysian PM Najib Razak has vowed "no surrender" as he fends off allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
Dec 10, 2015, 11:16 AM IST
