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Ex-1MDB CEO never entertained MOF Inc's requests for documents on JV deal with PSI - Witness
A witness told the High Court that the former 1MDB CEO had never entertained requests from MoF Inc to get the documents on the 1MDB-PSI joint venture.
Thu Aug 25 2022
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Deutsche Bank pressed to accelerate US$1 billion transfer as Najib wanted to make press statement
The High Court was told that Deutsche Bank persistently pressed to speed up the transfer of US$1 billion from 1MDB as Najib wanted to make a press statement on the 1MDB-PSI joint-venture project.
Tue Jun 21 2022
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My movement was monitored during 1MDB-PSI JV signing ceremony - Witness
Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh told the High Court that his movement, even to the toilet, was closely monitored when he attended the signing ceremony of the JV project between 1MDB and PSI in 2009.
Wed May 18 2022
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Najib told me to focus on 1MDB-PSI deal, not past transactions - Former 1MDB chairman
Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh told the High Court that Najib Razak told him via phone to not spend too much time looking at past transactions and to just focus on a proposed 1MDB-PSI joint venture.
Fri Apr 01 2022
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Najib didn't reply to my SMS regarding US$700 million diversion - Witness
The High Court today was told that Najib Razak did not reply to a text message informing him about a US$700 million diversion which was originally intended for a joint venture between 1MDB and PSI.
Wed Dec 22 2021
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Najib attended meeting, 1MDB joint venture with PSI right - Witness
The presence of Najib in the meeting with the 1MDB BOD members and representatives from PSI in London in May 2011 showed that the 1MDB-PSI joint venture was right.
Wed Nov 17 2021
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Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025