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In an exclusive interview with SBS World News the former leader of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad said Australia was turning a blind eye to corruption over the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state investment fund. Malaysias current prime minister, Najib Razak has been embroiled in the scandal since reports first emerged in 2015. Chowai Cheung reports.

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In an exclusive interview with SBS World News the former leader of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad said Australia was turning a blind eye to corruption over the 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state investment fund. Malaysias current prime minister, Najib Razak has been embroiled in the scandal since reports first emerged in 2015. Chowai Cheung reports.

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