Malaysian Deputy PM Cleared in Sudden "Justice" Move

Malaysian prosecutors have dropped all corruption charges against Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He is a key political ally of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The Attorney General’s Chambers announced the decision. It stated the case was ended in the "interests of justice." No further details were given. Zahid, president of the UMNO party, faced 47 charges. These included bribery, money laundering, and criminal breach of trust. He had pleaded not guilty. The ruling ends a long legal case. It solidifies Zahid's position in Anwar's coalition government. His party's support is crucial for the government's majority.