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Malaysia to charge former minister over haj fund corruption
Malaysian authorities are preparing to charge a former minister in connection with alleged corruption involving haj fund mismanagement. The specific charges and the minister's name have not yet been publicly disclosed. Separately, reports indicate that the Pardons Board is scheduled to discuss a clemency bid for former Prime Minister Najib Razak on September 11. Najib Razak is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption related to the 1MDB scandal.
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- Centre (2): Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post