Malaysian PM cracks down against corrupt element

Malaysian PM cracks down against corrupt element

MALAYSIA - In Malaysia, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has banned several officials of the previos government from leaving the country.

Addressing a news conference in Kualalumpur, he said the step has been taken to probe the corruption charges against the officials led by former prime minister Najib Razak.

Prime Minister Mahathir Muhamad has also ordered a travel ban on former prime minister and his wife.