KUALA LUMPUR, (BLOOMBERG) - Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under investigation following allegations that he holds shares worth 14 million ringgit (about $3.6 million) across nine companies. Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli revealed the claims, citing government sources that suggest the purchases were neither approved nor declared. The controversy has sparked public concern, with critics questioning the integrity of the country’s top anti-graft official.

(The White House) WASHINGTON, Apr 2, 2026 (CNA)  — President Donald Trump declared that the United States is “very close” to victory in its war against Iran, pledging that the next two to three weeks would bring “extremely hard” strikes designed to cripple the country’s military and infrastructure. Speaking from the White House, Trump reiterated that the US aims to dismantle Iran’s armed forces, halt its support for regional militias, and prevent it from acquiring nuclear wea

JAKARTA, 31/3/2026 (REUTERS) - Indonesia’s Communications and Digital Minister, Meutya Hafid, announced that officials from Meta and Google were summoned this week for failing to comply with new regulations aimed at protecting children under 16 on social media. The rules, which took effect last week, require “high-risk” platforms to deactivate accounts belonging to minors. The ministry warned that non-compliance could lead to sanctions or even outright blocking of platforms.

KUALA LUMPUR, 31/3/2026 (FMT) - The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ruled that former prime minister Najib Razak must pay SRC International Sdn Bhd a total of US$1.3 billion . The judgment stems from Najib’s breach of fiduciary duties, which resulted in losses of US$1.18 billion , alongside US$120 million  misappropriated into his personal bank account. Justice Ahmad Fairuz Zainol Abidin found that Najib acted in bad faith, abusing his position and deliberately bypassing safeguar