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The Court of Appeal has cautioned Malaysia's public prosecutor to guard against actions that might appear to constitute repeated prosecutions stemming from one investigation, raising concerns about prosecution practices and fairness.
Indonesian authorities are increasingly prosecuting officials for policy violations and governance breaches rather than direct bribery, sparking unusual public support for the accused and raising questions about how corruption is defined.
Prosecutors are seeking a heavier sentence for the former Sabah water department director and challenging the acquittals of his wife and former deputy.
The High Court has turned down a prosecution application seeking to prevent the removal of approximately RM544 million in assets allegedly held by Na'imah, her son, and seven associates in Singapore.