Malaysian Whistleblowers Expose 1MDB Scandal: A Global Journalism Success Story In a groundbreaking expose, the Sarawak Report, a pioneering online news outlet, played a pivotal role in unraveling the intricate web of corruption surrounding Malaysia's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The scandal, which has been dubbed one of the largest financial heists in history, involved the embezzlement of billions of dollars from the state-owned development fund. Led by Clare Rewcastle Brown, a British journalist, the Sarawak Report's relentless pursuit of truth and accountability helped to bring the scandal to light, sparking a global outcry and ultimately leading to the downfall of key figures implicated in the scandal. As the Global Investigative Journalism Network explores in this in-depth report, the Sarawak Report's courageous reporting serves as a testament to the power of investigative journalism in holding the powerful to account.
How the Sarawak Report Broke Malaysia’s 1MDB Scandal Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)