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Amirul is the Political Correspondent at the publication, covering politics across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
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Industry leaders have praised the appointment of retired Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chair of the Malaysian Media Council, citing her judicial credentials as vital to reinforcing media independence and accountability.
A Malaysian trial judge has concluded that former prime minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse throughout the 1MDB proceedings and repeatedly deflected responsibility for his actions. The judge characterised Najib's abuse of executive authority as central to constructing one of the largest financial corruption and money laundering scandals globally.