Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is under investigation, accused of misappropriating money from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund.
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Malaysia reveals national debt far higher than figure under Najib

Total above $250bn raises speculation that records were altered

24 May 2018
After the first cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, second right, said his government would focus on cutting national debt that is now higher than Malaysia's own threshold. (Minister of Economic Affairs Office via AP)
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir focuses on cutting debt, reconsiders infrastructure plans

Government says debt-to-GDP ratio is 65%, higher than previously claimed

23 May 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attends a news conference on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on May 17. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Malaysia in transition

Issues over racial division lie in wait for Mahathir's government

Choice of an ethnic Chinese as finance minister may backfire after election euphoria

23 May 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad chose five people experienced in business or economics to support his new cabinet.
Malaysia in transition

Meet the 5 brains behind Malaysia's Mahathir-nomics

Council of elders includes Hong Kong-based tycoon Robert Kuok

23 May 2018
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives on May 22 at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya for questioning over his role in the 1MDB state fund.
Malaysia in transition

Najib questioned for 4 hours over 1MDB

Malaysia anti-graft chief says 'one or two more witnesses' needed for case

22 May 2018
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Asia's war on 'fake news' raises real fears for free speech

Governments walk fine line between fighting rumors and stifling dissent

22 May 2018
Malaysia's newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attends a news conference.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir faces new challenges in second stint as prime minister

Fiscal discipline and inexperienced cabinet are issues confronting Malaysian leader

21 May 2018
The scandal at 1MDB, a Malaysia state fund, is a key reason for the downfall of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir reins in Najib with 1MDB special investigation team

Experts ousted by ex-PM will lead the team to look into state fund scandal

21 May 2018
Under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan is on track to become the second of the 11 TPP member countries to ratify the agreement, after Mexico.
International relations

With TPP ratification in sight, Abe raises banner of free trade

Thailand, South Korea and Taiwan show interest in joining

19 May 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad decided not to take the education ministry, to avoid double portfolios. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's core cabinet to be sworn in Monday

Mahathir names ministers, sets up new ministry for domestic economy

18 May 2018
A Malaysian police officer pushes a trolley during a raid of three apartments in a condominum owned by former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s family, in Kuala Lumpur on May 17.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir expedites 1MDB probe before forming cabinet

Cash and luxury items confiscated in raids on Najib-linked properties

18 May 2018
Mahathir's supporters celebrated his election victory, but can he meet their expectations?
Opinion

Mahathir, Anwar and the Islamist threat

Malaysia must see full recovery of democracy, or risk ethnic and religious strife

18 May 2018
Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at a news conference on May 12: Change starts with the 92-year-old politician.
Politics

Three requests for new Malaysian leader Mahathir

Now is a historic chance to promote fair politics, sustainable growth and unbiased diplomacy

17 May 2018
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak seen in Kuala Lumpur on May 11.
Malaysia in transition

Malaysian police enter former leader Najib's home

Ousted prime minister's lawyer says search related to money laundering

17 May 2018
A Malaysian flag can be seen in Kuala Lumpur. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia to stop collecting goods and services tax on June 1

Mahathir had promised to abolish the levy before electoral victory

16 May 2018
Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's former deputy prime minister, leaves a hospital after receiving a royal pardon on May 16. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's former deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim released

Return of Mahathir's onetime protege paves way for nation's new leadership

16 May 2018
Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks to reporters during a news conference on May 16. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Malaysia in transition

Malaysia's prime minister-designate Anwar Ibrahim awaits his turn

Mahathir pre-election accord ensures career reformer eventual shot at top post

16 May 2018
AirAsia shares fell after group CEO Tony Fernandes, seen here last December, publicly apologized for supporting defeated Prime Minister Najib Razak in Malaysia's May 9 election.
The Big Story

Investors see 'big change' in Malaysian business under Mahathir

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes among company chiefs caught out by surprise result

16 May 2018
Many Malaysians have high hopes for newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, but there are risks ahead. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
The Big Story

After the upset: What Mahathir's return means for Malaysia

Young voters have high hopes, but can the 92-year-old prime minister deliver change?

16 May 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has made pursuing the corruption allegations against predecessor Najib Razak a priority for his new government.
Mahathir Mohamad

Mahathir says Najib to be charged soon over 1MDB scandal

'No deal' with ex-leader in probe into missing money, prime minister declares

16 May 2018
Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has promised to abolish the country's goods and services tax, but it is unclear how his government plans to make up for the shortfall in revenue.
Malaysia in transition

Investors cautious over Mahathir transition period

New Malaysian government strives to ensure stability

15 May 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad appears live via video link at an event in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir to stay in power for '1 or 2 years'

Malaysian PM vows 'no deal' with predecessor on corruption allegations

15 May 2018
Newly elected Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at a news conference on May 12: Change starts with the 92-year-old politician.
Opinion

Three requests for new Malaysian leader Mahathir

Now is a historic chance to promote fair politics, sustainable growth and unbiased diplomacy

15 May 2018
Malaysia's election is a lesson that creeping corruption under entrenched regimes will alienate the electorate regardless of economic performance. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
Opinion

Malaysia's chilling warning for Asia's one-party regimes

Democracy suddenly re-emerges in a bastion of authoritarian rule

15 May 2018
New Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during a news conference.
Malaysia in transition

Mahathir sacks prosecutor and widens 1MDB probe

Apandi Ali told he may be barred from leaving country, like Najib

14 May 2018