The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application to strike out charges against DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon. The three now face trial on corruption and money laundering allegations.
Nepal police have arrested former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on money laundering allegations. The arrest signals an intensifying anti-corruption campaign by the country's Gen Z-backed administration targeting officials from previous governments.
Indonesian lawmakers have enacted legislation shielding buyers of Danantara sovereign wealth fund bonds from criminal, tax and civil liability, triggering alarm among economists and legal scholars who warn of potential money laundering risks.
The High Court has rescheduled the appeal of former Youth and Sports Ministry officer Otman Arshad to September, warning against further postponements in his case involving 32 abuse of power and 64 money laundering charges.
Two major corruption cases dominate Malaysian courts this week: a conviction review for former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and money laundering proceedings involving retired army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.