Corruption • STORY OF THE DAY • Apr 03, 2019 • 4 min read

Malaysia The region’s corrupt politicians should watch the 1MDB trial closely
By Paul Millar • Apr 03, 2019
Ten years to the day after being sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak is standing trial for a slew of corruption and money laundering crimes. Asia Institute Tasmania director James Chin explains what the corruption trial means for the region’s once-untouchable political elite