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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Umno seeks Najib’s pardon amid 1MDB scandal, but stay in coalition
Umno divisions demand justice for the jailed ex-PM, yet leadership rejects calls to exit unity government ahead of the annual assembly.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:23PM
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To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian football body risks Fifa’s takeover amid forgery scandal
9 Jan 2026 - 6:35PM
Malaysia
Malaysia drops corruption probe into PM Anwar’s deputy, Ahmad Zahid
Prosecutors cite insufficient evidence to charge Ahmad Zahid, whose party is crucial to maintaining PM Anwar’s parliamentary majority.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:18PM
Malaysia
Malaysian military in firing line over procurement cartel claims
The detention of senior figures in the anti-corruption probe is ‘highly significant and rare’ in Malaysia’s defence history, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia arrests ex-army chief and his wives in corruption investigation
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan’s arrest marks the latest escalation in a widening probe into military contract tenders.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:43AM
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Malaysia
Why surgery ‘not wise’ for Malaysia’s Mahathir after hip fall
The former PM’s son says surgery is not advised for his father’s hip injury due to advanced age, with recovery expected to take up to three weeks.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:48PM
The Philippines
‘Rule of law’: Philippine military lauds ex-general’s sedition arrest
Romeo Poquiz’s limited influence means his arrest is unlikely to spark a ‘chilling effect’ among former officials, observers say.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:01AM
The Philippines
Philippine ex-general arrested after call for military to ‘reset’ society
Romeo Poquiz had publicly called for the armed forces to ‘withdraw their support’ from Marcos over the flood control corruption scandal.
5 Jan 2026 - 1:50PM
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The Philippines
Philippines approves U$115 billion budget, slashes ‘back door’ allocations
Marcos used his veto powers to cut unprogrammed appropriations, historically prone to corruption, to their lowest level since 2019.
5 Jan 2026 - 1:06PM
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Nepal
Nepal’s ex-PM questioned over protest crackdown which led to overthrow
Nepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli had said he would not submit to questioning, accusing the investigation of lacking a ‘constitutional basis’.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:12PM
The Philippines
As commissioners quit, Philippines’ flood-control probe faces credibility crisis
Analysts said the exits risk deepening public scepticism over whether politically connected contractors can be held to account.
31 Dec 2025 - 7:26PM
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South Korea
South Korea ends bear bile industry, but 200 moon bears in limbo
As the ban takes effect January 1, disputes over farmer compensation and limited shelter space leave hundreds of captive bears with nowhere to go.
30 Dec 2025 - 8:51PM
The Philippines
Philippines flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official
Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Najib Razak challenges 15-year jail term in 1MDB case
A court last week ordered Najib to begin serving the additional sentence after his current six-year prison term ends in 2028.
30 Dec 2025 - 1:11PM
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South Korea
Probe into South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee ends with ‘unresolved issues’
Analysts say the findings have raised questions about whether South Korea’s laws can deal with alleged abuses of power by a president’s spouse.
30 Dec 2025 - 10:08AM
Malaysia
Malaysia army chief on leave amid procurement scandal raids
Authorities are investigating high-value contracts to specific firms. Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has stepped down for a conflict-free probe.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:50PM
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The Philippines
‘Master of Disaster’: Can a board game help Philippines face next catastrophe?
From typhoons to earthquakes, ‘Master of Disaster’ turns a roll of the dice into a life-saving lesson for the world’s most vulnerable.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:46PM
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The Philippines
Will Philippines’ ‘historic’ US$23 billion education budget make the grade?
Critics are worried that the massive budget would either fall prey to corruption or not be enough to tackle long-standing problems.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:37PM
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The Philippines
Corruption, floods and clan wars rock Philippines in 2025
Deepening political feuds, ex-president Duterte’s ICC arrest and the South China Sea dispute have reshaped the Philippine landscape.
28 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Disgraced ex-Malaysian PM Najib guilty in final 1MDB case
The disgraced former prime minister was found guilty in the final criminal trial stemming from the corrupt 1MDB fund.
26 Dec 2025 - 6:48PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to 15 years in jail for abuse of power in 1MDB saga
The ruling comes after a years-long trial in the financial fraud that saw more than US$4.5 billion plundered from the state fund.
26 Dec 2025 - 11:31PM
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Malaysia
With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?
The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.
25 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
The Philippines
Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’
Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:55PM
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Malaysia
Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’
The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree.
24 Dec 2025 - 4:57PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest
Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:40PM
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The Philippines
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Greed and pork barrel politics fuel the Philippines’ fatal floods
Filipinos are paying the ultimate price for a system that favours corrupt lawmakers’ pet projects over scientifically sound flood control.
20 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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The Philippines
Can UN anti-corruption pact bring Zaldy Co back to Philippines?
The former lawmaker, who is facing charges linked to the Philippines’ flood control scandal, is suspected to have fled to Portugal.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:04PM
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