This is from Reuters UK here : http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/07/28/uk-malaysia-politics-idUKKCN0Q206V20150728
Malaysian PM reshuffles cabinet, dumps deputy after 1MDB criticism
Malaysian PM reshuffles cabinet, dumps deputy after 1MDB criticism
Najib Razak sacked his deputy and four other ministers
replaced attorney general
in a bid to stifle questions over a graft scandal at debt-laden 1MDB.
Muhyiddin dropped days after he publicly called on Najib to explain the scandal
Muhyiddin dropped days after he publicly called on Najib to explain the scandal
debts of $11 billion (£7 billion) investigated for financial mismanagement and graft
allegations of extensive graft biggest threat to Najib's credibility
could threaten grip his (UMNO) party has since independence in 1957.
he's just removing those who questioned him
he's just removing those who questioned him
no doubt that he is unable to answer the questions surrounding 1MDB
Wall Street Journal reported $700 million deposits into accounts belonging to Najib
Malaysians are waiting to see if Najib takes legal action against Wall Street Journal
he has taken action to shut down domestic media pursuing the scandal.
Besides reshuffle, replaced Attorney General who led investigations into 1MDB
Besides reshuffle, replaced Attorney General who led investigations into 1MDB
Muhyiddin warned that BN coalition would lose power if it did not explain scandal
The benchmark stock index .KLSE ended at its lowest since July 10 after the announcement, underperforming a flat MSCI Asia ex-Japan index.
OPPOSITION WANTS VOTE OF NO-CONFIDENCE
The opposition urged Muhyiddin, and other ministers from the ruling coalition, to join forces with it in a vote of no confidence against Najib in parliament.
Muhyiddin had been a frequent critic of Najib, who was already under pressure from influential former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has called for him to step down.
Muhyiddin has been replaced by ..a right-wing politician...
Muhyiddin had been a frequent critic of Najib, who was already under pressure from influential former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who has called for him to step down.
Muhyiddin has been replaced by ..a right-wing politician...
Former attorney general Patail headed task force that conducted raids and arrests
My comments : Can the MCMC block Reuters UK as well? Just wondering.
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