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Malaysian Police Probe Family's Alleged Plot to Destabilize Government

2/28/2026

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Police Investigate Family

Malaysian police are investigating claims a prominent family sought to hire a UK media firm to destabilize the government.
Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the probe after a report on February 26.
Na’imah Abdul Khalid, widow of Daim Zainuddin, is named in the report.
She denies wrongdoing.
The report discusses meetings with the UK firm about pressuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the MACC chief.

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Police Investigate Conspiracy

The Royal Malaysia Police have opened an investigation into allegations of a conspiracy to topple the government, led by Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail.
The inquiry centers on claims involving a local influential figure and an international media agency.
The case falls under Section 124B of the Penal Code, which carries penalties of up to 20 years in prison.

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Police Investigate Family

Malaysian police are investigating claims a prominent family sought to hire a UK media firm to destabilize the government.
Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed the probe after a report on February 26.
Na’imah Abdul Khalid, widow of Daim Zainuddin, is named in the report.
She denies wrongdoing.
The report discusses meetings with the UK firm about pressuring Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the MACC chief.

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