SINGAPORE -- As Malaysia awaits a verdict in the corruption trial of former Prime Minister Najib Razak, the judiciary has dropped graft cases against prominent figures tied to his party.
Malaysia in transition
Malaysia drops Najib-era graft cases spearheaded by Mahathir
Dismissed charges raise concerns country is turning soft on corruption
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, arrives in court on June 1. Najib faces verdicts on 1MDB-related charges next month. © Reuters
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