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Pakatan Harapan supporters listen to a Negeri Sembilan candidate's speech on July 23. Photo: Facebook/pakatanharapan.my
Malaysia

Malaysian police probe vote-buying claims ahead of Negeri Sembilan state poll

One man told police a group of men handed him US$74 in cash to vote for a particular candidate in Saturday’s election.

The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos offers relief, but no clear way to pay, in national address

South Korea

Guilty verdict leaves South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’

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Malaysia

Malaysian court acquits BN politician’s widow Zizie Izette after 7-year legal battle

The former actress had been accused of abetting her late husband, BN politician Bung Moktar Radin, in an alleged US$685,000 bribery case.

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Senior BN politican Bung Moktar Radin. Photo: Umno
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Video | Indonesia’s top corruption prosecutor suspected of graft

Authorities found 74kg (160lbs) of gold and more than US$15 million in the home of Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week led the country’s Special Crimes Divisions.

Indonesia

What happens when Indonesia’s top corruption buster is suspected of graft himself?

Police seized 74kg of gold and US$15 million in cash linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who until last week headed the Special Crimes Division.

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North Korea

A purge among North Korean generals – and why Kim wants everyone to see

As the army’s economic roles grow, Kim Jong-un seeks to remind the generals who really holds power in Pyongyang.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un speaks at a committee meeting of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang last month. Photo: KCNA/Reuters
Malaysia

Threat of Najib pardon gives Malaysian coalition new battle cry in Johor poll

A win for BN is a sign that Johoreans still love Najib, his son says, in a remark that has stirred up the spectre of 1MDB again.

Malaysia

Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation

Deputy Finance Minister Liew rejected reports of Low secretly arriving in Malaysia last year for 1MDB talks.

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Malaysia

Anwar vows Malaysia to pursue Jho Low over 1MDB despite potential US pardon

Low is among 250 people that US President Donald Trump may pardon as part of celebrations to mark America’s 250th Independence Day.

Jho Low is the alleged mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal in Malaysia. Photo: Sam Tsang
Indonesia

Indonesia’s free meals corruption probe extends to police, military officers

President Prabowo’s US$15 billion programme has been criticised for budget strains and cases of food poisoning.

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A student carries food trays as part of the free meals programme in Bandung on June 12. Photo: Xinhua
Google

Video | Gojek founder gets 10-year sentence in corruption case

Nadiem Makarim was ordered to return over 800 billion rupiah (US$45 million) in addition to pay a 1 billion rupiah fine in what rights activists call a politically motivated case.

India

India’s ruling party risks being sucked into temple donation probe row

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya fulfils a decades-old campaign spearheaded by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.

Indonesia

Does Gojek co-founder’s guilty verdict test Indonesia’s investor climate?

Ex-education minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years’ jail for abusing his authority over the procurement of school laptops.

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Nadiem Makarim, Indonesia’s former education minister and co-founder of ride-hailing firm Gojek, at the Central Jakarta Court on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Seoul

Video | South Korean ex-first lady gets 7 years for bribery

Kim was already serving a four-year sentence for corruption charges.

epa12918421 Supporters of former first lady Kim Keon-Hee hold up Kim's pictures as they rally outside Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, 28 April 2026. An appeals court sentenced former-first lady Kim Keon-Hee to between 20 months and four years in prison on 28 April. She was indicted on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and other corruption. EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN
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South Korea

South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 7 years in jail for bribery

Kim was found guilty of accepting ‘high-value precious metals’ in exchange for favours in personnel appointments.

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Malaysia

Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry

A whistle-blower claims that millions of dollars are linked to several individuals and the government did not receive the money from the move.

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka arrests son of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa for corruption

Yoshitha Rajapaksa is accused of tapping state funds for overseas training during his career as a naval officer.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrives at the Hulftsdorp Chief Magistrate’s Court in Colombo on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Israel

After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections

‘I am going to run … and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership.

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Malaysia

‘No further action’ as Malaysia ends probe into ex-anti-corruption chief

Businessman Albert Tei slams ‘double standards’ after prosecutors say the complaint did not ‘meet the legal threshold’ for further action.

The Philippines

Video | Philippine senator accused of corruption turns himself in

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has strongly denied allegations that he received more than 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks.

Philippine Senator Jose "Jinggoy" ⁠Estrada waves at the Philippine National Police headquarters after surrendering to the police over a graft case, in Quezon City, Philippines, June 1, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
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The Philippines

Philippine lawmaker charged with corruption to surrender

Senator Jinggoy Estrada has strongly denied allegations that he received more than 570 million pesos (US$9.3 million) in kickbacks.

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Philippine Senator Jinggoy Estrada (right) is escorted by Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla (left), as Estrada leaves the Senate to surrender to police authorities, in Metro Manila, on Monday. Photo: EPA
The Philippines

Philippine lawmaker surrenders, posts bail after court orders his arrest

This will allow Senator Jinggoy Estrada to remain free while the corruption case against him proceeds.

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The Philippines

Philippine senator ‘Jinggoy’ Estrada faces arrest on corruption charges

He has been indicted for plunder and violating anti-corruption laws after earning ‘kickbacks’ of 573 million pesos (US$9.3 million).

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Indonesia

From Harvard to handcuffs: why Gojek founder’s trial alarms Indonesians abroad

As Nadiem Makarim stares down an 18-year prison term, Indonesians abroad are asking whether public service back home is a legal liability.

Nadiem Makarim (right) enters the courtroom for his trial hearing in Jakarta on May 13. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian ex-ministers resign from Anwar’s party, snap election rumoured

Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad resigned from cabinet last year after losing leadership posts in internal party elections.

Malaysia’s Rafizi Ramli (left) with People’s Justice Party figures, including Malaysia's current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from right), after Anwar’s election to party president in 2018. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysian police probe reports of Jho Low’s secret 1MDB meetings in Kuala Lumpur

An online portal news portal quoted sources as claiming that Low attended the meetings under the protection of the Chinese delegation.

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Malaysia

Anwar says Malaysia won’t support Jho Low’s Trump pardon bid

The Malaysian businessman, indicted in the US, has denied wrongdoing but remains at large.

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