Najib's corruption charges taint Malaysian political dynasty

Former leader's family faces 1MDB fallout as arrest lifts hope for transparency

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Women walk past a portrait of Najib Razak during the United Malays National Organization general assembly in December 2017.

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

KUALA LUMPUR -- The indictment of former Prime Minister Najib Razak on corruption charges Wednesday deals widespread damage to a Malaysian political dynasty, but also raises expectations for greater transparency in the country.

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