Malaysia gets new anti-corruption chief as protests mount
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 01:51 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Malaysia has appointed a former judge as its new anti-corruption chief, amid protests over alleged misconduct by the outgoing head. The move is seen as an attempt to calm political turbulence.
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