The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
A former MCA vice-president has hit back at criticism by suggesting the Democratic Action Party engages in the same performative politics it criticizes, intensifying ongoing political discord.
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The prosecution has concluded its presentation in the trial of former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man, who faces 10 charges involving false claims and unlawful activity proceeds.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected federal claims that investigations into his administration were independent probes, asserting instead he faces politically motivated targeting.
Former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero begins unprecedented court hearings on influence-peddling allegations. The case adds to mounting corruption concerns affecting Spain's leftist government.
A court has found that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak demonstrated no contrition regarding his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, instead attributing fault to other individuals and entities.