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Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission has restarted an investigation into Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, suspecting he may not have fully returned bribes allegedly given by a Riau regent linked to forest reclassification requests.
A DAP representative has pressed the MCA to publicly state whether it endorses mounting calls from Umno leaders for a presidential pardon for former prime minister Najib Razak, raising questions about coalition unity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed social media claims that he purchased a new BMW for personal use, describing the vehicle as an existing government asset. He also clarified his Mercedes-Benz is a royal gift registered under the PM's Department.
Singapore's Workers Party cadres voted decisively to keep Pritam Singh as leader, securing party unity after his conviction for misleading Parliament. The show of solidarity raises questions about whether political pragmatism has outweighed principle.