US returns RM720 mln to Malaysia in recovered 1MDB funds - Embassy
The United States (US) has returned about US$156 million (RM721.4 million) to Malaysia, representing the fourth installment of funds recovered from asset seizures related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd
Fri Jun 14 2024
1MDB trial: Four countries did not cooperate with request to record conversations - witness
A witness said Switzerland, Barbados, Hong Kong and the Netherlands did not provide any responses or feedback to assist in 1MDB investigations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Law firm seeks 1MDB's consent to disclose documents linked to 1MDB settlement
Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS) has written to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) seeking the company's consent to provide the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) with some of the
Tue Oct 17 2023
1MDB audit tampering case, Najib and Arul Kanda to know fate tomorrow
The High Court here will decide tomorrow on whether Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy to enter defence or willJusti
Thu Mar 02 2023
Law firm withdraws from representing Jho Low's mother in 1MDB suit
A law firm today withdrew itself from representing the mother of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, in the US$3.7837 billion suit filed by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Wed Nov 30 2022
Banker confirms Ambank paid RM2.83 bln to M'sian govt over 1MDB scandal
A banker told the High Court today that AmBank had paid a RM2.83 billion settlement to the government of Malaysia over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Lawyer tests positive for COVID-19, prosecution's application to call Arul Kanda as witness to be heard on June 14
The hearing of the prosecution's application to call Arul Kanda Kandasamy as a witness in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit report tampering trial has been postponed again.
Fri Jun 03 2022
1MDB wanted to recover US$2.3 bln invested in overseas investment company - Witness
The High Court here today was told that 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) wanted to recover the US$2.3 billion invested in Bridge Global Absolute Return Fund SPC.
Wed May 11 2022
Parliament: Anwar's motion to discuss 1MDB scandal to be heard in special chamber
The motion will be heard in the Special Chamber today.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Najib seeks to set aside Mareva injunction over asset freeze
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has filed an application to set aside the Mareva injunction obtained by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Tue Feb 22 2022
I have no position in 1MDB, says Jho Low in defence statement against lawsuit
Fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low has defended himself that he has no position or any fiduciary duty in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and its four subsidiaries.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Najib's 1MDB trial vacated as no prosecution witnesses turn up to testify
Najib Razak's 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial this afternoon has been vacated after the High Court was informed that no prosecution witnesses will turn up to testify.
Thu Jan 06 2022
1MDB: Witness sick, prosecution ordered to get other witnesses, trial continues at 2.30 pm
The 12th prosecution witness, who was supposed to continue to testify today, was down with fever.
Thu Jan 06 2022
I did not destroy the original copy of 1MDB report, says former Auditor-General
Madinah decided not to destroy the report after being informed that there were two versions of the report.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Najib's 1MDB trial put off again, hybrid proceeding not allowed
Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah dismissed the prosecution's request to conduct the trial in a hybrid manner.
Tue Dec 14 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024