Former Malaysia PM Muhyiddin claims trial on money laundering charge
The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) chief is accused of receiving RM5 million (S$1.5 million) in Bersatu’s account on Jan 7, 2022.
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China’s Xi Jinping takes on unprecedented third term as president
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Malaysia’s former premier Muhyiddin Yassin charged with corruption
Muhyiddin was also charged with two counts of money laundering involving RM195 million.
Indonesia govt dishes out incentives to make headway on new capital
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Japanese regulator casts doubt on TEPCO nuclear plant restart
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