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Last Wednesday, Malaysians voted to boot their sixth prime minister, Najib, out of office. As the new government set about being formed, it became clear that many senior appointments would be terminated and some not too kindly. Thursday and Friday were public holidays. Saturday and Sunday were days off. Today the head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission walked into his office and submitted his letter of resignation. (free content)

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A very funny story in today's South China Morning Post reminds me of the many hilarious tales of my Hong Kong Police mates about vice raids. The anonymous tourist who bemoans his fate in the article is an example of what happens if you think that being a foreigner absolves you from the important action of switching on your brain and learning at least something about what you are getting yourself into, says Nigel Morris-Cotterill

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As Yahya Jammeh flies out of The Gambia in an chartered aircraft, the poverty-stricken nation looks forward to an improving economy and a a fairer division of the country's wealth. While no one is suggesting Abacha levels of money have been expatriated, there will be those who will want to ensure that there has not been large-scale plunder. But will a deal with the UN, the The United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) given him and his family and associates a free pass? Not entirely and FCROs should be on the lookout for money, including that moving in a direction that might not be expected.