From advising political leaders to Changi prison


ONE of Malaysia’s most intriguing figures in business and politics is at the final stage of his quest to appeal a 36-year prison sentence in a Singapore court.

Datuk John Soh Chee Wen was a friend, strategist and advisor to some of the most powerful politicians in Malaysia but the last decade has seen him making the news for the wrong reasons.

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