Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the prime minister of Malaysia, on Friday (30 September) ordered an investigation into any wrongdoing on the part of a former top prosecutor who had filed corruption investigations against numerous high-ranking members of his party, the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).

Malaysia PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob orders investigation for misconduct into former attorney-general

After losing his final appeal in a case linked to a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal, former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is expected to scramble for ways to obtain early release.

What are the 'get out of jail' cards that can be used by former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak?

Hours after Malaysia's change of leadership at the weekend, former prime minister Najib Razak posted a picture of himself smiling and giving a thumbs up on social media.

After Malaysia's political turmoil, questions over trials in 1MDB scandal

Malaysia's 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad lost out in the battle to become prime minister on Saturday as the king named former interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin after a week of political turmoil sparked by Mahathir's resignation.

Malaysia's Mahathir out as King names Muhyiddin Yassin as new Prime Minister

Malaysia's would-be leader Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday accused 94-year-old Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party and "traitors" in his own camp of plotting a wholesale change in the ruling coalition that could ultimately deny him the premiership.

Anwar Ibrahim cries foul as Malaysian parties discuss sweeping coalition change

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has submitted a letter of resignation to Malaysia's king, his office said on Monday, amid talk of forming a new governing coalition.

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad sends resignation letter to king

Malaysia's former deputy premier under scandal-plagued ex-leader Najib Razak was hit with seven fresh corruption charges Wednesday for allegedly receiving about $3 million in bribes.

Najib Razak former deputy hit with new graft charges in Malaysia

Najib's former deputy hit with new graft charges in Malaysia

Thousands of banner-waving Muslims dressed in white rallied in the Malaysian capital Saturday demanding protection of their rights, at a time of growing racial tensions in the multi-ethnic country.

Muslims rally to defend rights in multi-ethnic Malaysia

Malaysia's scandal-tainted former leader Sunday denied he stole public funds and complained of the way he has been treated since he unexpectedly lost power in a stunning election defeat

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak denies graft charges in visit to home region