Commentary: Najib Razak's new bid for house arrest leaves Malaysia in a political funk

[Channel NewsAsia] - 01/19/2025

Najib Razak’s push for house arrest has reignited discussions about his political future, with implications for Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and coalition dynamics, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.



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