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Faridah Salleh

Faridah is the Political Correspondent at the publication, covering politics across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

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Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's Appointment to Lead Malaysian Media Council Seen as Victory for Editorial Independence

The appointment of former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan as chairperson of the Malaysian Media Council has been welcomed by industry figures as a significant step toward strengthening media independence and public trust.

By Faridah Salleh · 16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Najib Showed No Remorse, Shifted Blame Throughout 1MDB Trial, Judge Rules

A trial judge has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak displayed no contrition and deflected responsibility throughout proceedings in the landmark 1MDB scandal, ruling he exploited his authority to orchestrate one of the world's largest financial crimes.

By Faridah Salleh · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan's Appointment to Lead Malaysian Media Council Seen as Victory for Editorial Independence

Najib Showed No Remorse, Shifted Blame Throughout 1MDB Trial, Judge Rules

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