Malaysian corruption suspect’s wheelchair court appearance sparks online ridicule

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskJanuary 26, 2026 at 10:36 AM

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Salwani Anuar, the wife of former Malaysian army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, appeared in court in Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Terengganu this week to face money laundering charges related to a military procurement scandal. Both she and her husband face multiple charges under Malaysia’s anti-money-laundering law. Anuar was seen using a wheelchair during her court appearances, which her lawyer attributed to a thigh abscess. However, her use of the wheelchair has sparked online ridicule. She is accused of receiving proceeds from illegal activities, specifically a 5,000 ringgit deposit into her bank account.

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