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The Federal Court has deferred its decision on whether to reinstate Syed Saddiq's conviction for corruption-related offences, pushing the verdict to July 13. The Muar MP departed visibly disappointed.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman presented a composed demeanour as he arrived at the Palace of Justice for the Federal Court's anticipated ruling on the prosecution's appeal concerning his conviction and sentencing in a four-count corruption matter.
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim and prosecutors have both appealed a corruption conviction related to a Chromebook procurement scheme for schools. The case raises questions about whether talented professionals will enter public service.
A Malaysian trial judge has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak displayed no contrition and shifted culpability in connection with 1MDB, characterizing his actions as abuse of executive authority.