Monday, March 12, 2012

Malaysian minister resigns after family is accused of misusing funds " to pay for condominiums, vacations and a Mercedes..."

A Malaysian minister embroiled in a scandal over government funds meant for a cattle project says she will resign.

Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said on Sunday she would step down as minister for women, family and community on 8 April.

Her family had been accused of misusing the 250m Malaysian ringgit ($83m; £53m) fund to pay for condominiums, vacations and a Mercedes.

The "cowgate" scandal led to talk that Prime Minister Najib Razak might delay upcoming elections. Full story...

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