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Relentless scandals like 1MDB, Malaysia’s multi-billion dollar state investment fund, significantly tarnished the country's reputation. The theft of approximately $4.5 billion, with $648 million traced to then-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s personal accounts, became emblematic of deep-rooted corruption. The scandal triggered a nationwide wave of discontent, culminating in the 2018 general elections, which dethroned Barisan Nasional after 61 years.