Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Muhyiddin Yassin faces charges of corruption over Covid spending

Muhyiddin Yassin

Muhyiddin Yassin accused of bribery and money laundering, escalating political tensions. Muhyiddin pleaded not guilty and was granted bail. But his passport was withheld, intensifying political tensions in Malaysia. The former prime minister of Malaysia, Muhyiddin Yassin who served during the height of the pandemic, has been accused of corruption, escalating already sour political tensions. … Read more

Muhyiddin Yassin to replace Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday

Mahathir Mohamad

Malaysia’s king Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah has appointed former Malaysian interior minister and president of the Bersatu party Muhyiddin Yassin as the new prime minister. Malaysian royal officials released a press release according to which Muhyiddin Yassin will be sworn in on Sunday as he likely commands the most support of any candidate. The … Read more