Putrajaya likely to give Taib Mahmud a pass in cleansing drive – for now

SARAWAK’S scandal-ridden governor Taib Mahmud is likely to enjoy temporary immunity from Pakatan Harapan’s corruption cleansing drive for as long as Putrajaya is preoccupied with more high-profile controversies, such as the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal, said analysts.

Taib and his family have been embroiled in allegations of corruption, bribery and embezzlement during his 33 years as chief minister of the state.