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Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.

The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.

Malaysia's law ministry states it has not received any official notification or instructions from Malaysia's royal palace on the matter.

There is a possibility that someone else did, maybe Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Fahmi Fadzil says the govt was bound by the principle of subjudice and would leave the former premier's case to the judicial process.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also denies the allegation that he was involved in the removal of ex-MACC chief commissioner and ex-AG in 2015.

Two ex-1MDB board members stay as third parties in the lawsuit against ex-chairman Mohd Irwan and ex-CEO Arul Kanda.

Under the constitution, the king has the prerogative to grant pardons, remit, suspend or commute sentences, the palace says in a statement.

Amicorp in a statement late on Monday said it would defend itself and challenge the effort by sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad.

1MDB claims eight Amicorp entities and its CEO Toine Knipping played a vital role in enabling the sovereign wealth fund to be defrauded between 2009 and 2014.

This absence of denial supports my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says it was reasonable to believe King Abdullah directed Riyadh's Finance Ministry to donate funds on his behalf.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says 1MDB and its project joint ventures were designed to serve his personal interests or to bolster UMNO.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak argues that it made more sense to suppress evidence than disclose it if he were involved in the scheme.

Najib is appealing a court's July ruling rejecting his bid to compel the government to confirm and execute a royal order for home detention.

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.

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The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.

Malaysia will continue its approach in engaging both the U.S. and China. PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. remains the largest source of foreign direct investment for the country.

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.