Malaysia in talks to bring back 1MDB-linked fugitive Jho Low - PM
PM Anwar Ibrahim said the negotiation process involves many countries, intelligence services, Interpol and is complicated.
Fri May 05 2023
'I had impression Najib knew about 1MDB-linked transactions' - Ex-banker
Najib was the chairman of the Board of Advisors of 1MDB and furthermore 1MDB was wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance, Kevin said.
Wed Mar 01 2023
MACC only focuses on identifying, repatriating 1MDB-linked funds
The focus of MACC's investigation into the husband of former Bank Negara Malaysia governor, Datuk Dr Tawfiq Ayman, is merely to identify and repatriate the funds related to the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Mar 03 2022
Malaysia court upholds former PM Najib's guilty verdict in 1MDB-linked case
Shafee Abdullah told the court that Najib would appeal the verdict at the Federal Court, Malaysia's top tribunal.
Wed Dec 08 2021
High Court dismisses 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Najib, family
The seized items include handbags of various brands, 27 vehicles and cash of various currencies.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Hearing of US$340 mln 1MDB-linked suit postponed, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm
The hearing of the government's application to block PSI and its director from using over US$340 million linked to 1MDB has been postponed.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Appeals Court dismisses Najib's appeal to disqualify Sri Ram in 1MDB-linked cases
Former Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram continues to lead the prosecution team in Najib's court cases linked to the 1MDB.
Wed Sep 08 2021
1MDB-linked forfeiture suit hearing against Najib, 17 others postponed due to new developments
The hearing of a 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and 17 others, involving hundreds of assets, has been postponed to Aug 30.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib starts appeal against 1MDB-linked conviction, jail sentence
Prosecutors said more than $1 bln 1MDB funds went into Najib's personal accounts, over which he faces a total of 42 criminal charges.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Court strikes out money trail affidavit on 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit
The affidavit was filed during the submission stage and would cause prejudice to the third-party claimants, namely Najib and UMNO.
Thu Mar 11 2021
First of its kind: Prosecution asks for deterrent sentence on Najib
The 1MDB-linked case had also tarnished the country's image with kleptocracy and the people of Malaysia do not deserve that.
Tue Jul 28 2020
June 9 decision on 1MDB-linked forfeiture suit against Jakel Trading
The decision was supposed to be delivered by Judicial Commissioner Datuk Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh on June 4 but has been rescheduled to June 9, at 9 am.
Tue Jun 02 2020
Singapore files 16 charges against Falcon branch manager amid 1MDB-linked probe
Singapore prosecutors on Thursday filed 16 charges against the local branch manager of Swiss-based Falcon Private Bank AG, as part of an ongoing investigation tied to 1MDB.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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