Top lawyer who busted Najib faces vengeful legal fire

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Newly appointed Malaysian Attorney General Tommy Thomas. Photo: Youtube

SINGAPORE – Tommy Thomas, the lawyer who set in motion the landmark prosecution and ultimate imprisonment of an ex-prime minister for massive corruption, could be regarded as Malaysia’s most consequential attorney-general. But a new government probe into a book he published about his time as the nation’s top prosecutor is widely seen as a setback […]

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US looks on while China takes the Gulf digital

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The US-China strategic rivalry extends to the struggle for control over the digital economy — particularly digital infrastructure and technological innovation. China’s digital economy is among the most vibrant in the world, ranking second globally in 2021 at US$7.1 trillion. And it has become a crucial part of the relations between China and Gulf states including Bahrain, […]

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Singapore and China’s continued collaboration will create new opportunities for businesses: Lawrence Wong

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SINGAPORE: As Singapore and China continue to collaborate in emerging areas of the economy, this will open up new opportunities for businesses on both sides, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Oct 7). Speaking at the Future China Global Forum, Mr Wong said Singapore has consistently participated inContinue Reading