Malaysia - March 2023

Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin was charged with money laundering and abuse of power on 10 March. The charges relate to $51 million in alleged bribes from companies who sought favour with an emergency spending programme, and Muhyiddin faces twenty years in prison if convicted. Muhyiddin, who was prime minister until losing a November general election, maintained the charges were politically motivated. The politically charged trial is set to begin in May.

Sources: British Broadcasting Corporation, Reuters