Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib renews bid to serve sentence at home
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.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Najib denies responsibility for US$1 billion loss in 1MDB investment
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak blames 1MDB's ex-CEO Datuk Shahrol Azral for the mismanagement.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Najib denies involvement in TIA's transition to 1MDB
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak maintains that he consistently supported TIA remaining under Terengganu's control.
Tue Dec 03 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Another judge recuses from Najib's appeal against ex-AG
This is the second time the hearing of Datuk Seri Najib Razak's appeal has been postponed due to a judge recusing themselves.
Tue Nov 19 2024
PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB
Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024
US$3 billion development for TRX diverted into Najib's account, says judge
Prosecution shows that on March 14, 2013, the accused signed a letter supporting 1MDB's $3B bond issuance, the judge said.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Timeline of Najib's 1MDB case: Key moments over six years
The Court orders jailed ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to enter his defense in the 1MDB corruption trial.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Najib to answer charges in high-profile 1MDB case on Dec 2
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says he was opting to give sworn evidence from the witness stand.
Wed Oct 30 2024
High Court orders Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will have to defend himself against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
Wed Oct 30 2024
High Court to deliver key decision in Najib's 1MDB case today
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak faces charges related to funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Wed Oct 30 2024
House arrest not linked to Najib - Fahmi
The Unity Government spokesperson said the bill marks a transition from a punitive to a restorative justice system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Jho Low regarded Riza Aziz as a close friend, former 1MDB general counsel testifies
Jasmine Loo Ai says Jho Low and Riza Aziz went on a family holiday together, which she also joined.
Fri Oct 25 2024
1MDB scandal: PM welcomes Najib’s public apology
The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide next Wednesday whether Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak must defend himself in the 1MDB corruption case.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed remorse about 1MDB scandal in a letter read at a press conference by his son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery
Scientists in the United Kingdom have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer says
Syrian rebels said Damascus was "now free of Assad".
Sun Dec 08 2024
Up to 1.5 million people could flee Syrian escalation, UN official says
Syrian rebels press on with their lightning offensive against government forces.
Sun Dec 08 2024
The genetic risk of depression is a stronger predictor of heart problems in women than men: new research
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.
Sat Dec 07 2024
South Korea's Yoon survives martial law impeachment move after his party boycotts vote
Only 195 votes were cast, below the threshold of 200 needed for the vote to count.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Mammoths topped the menu for North American Ice Age people
The researchers deciphered the diet of a woman who lived roughly 12,800 years ago based on chemical clues in the bones of her son.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Tennis - Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.
Sat Dec 07 2024
Muhammad was most popular boys' baby name in Britain in 2023
The ONS says the world of celebrity seems to have influenced the rising popularity of some names.
Sat Dec 07 2024
After Trump's win, his election denial movement marches on
Since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has gone quiet on his false claims of voter fraud.
Sat Dec 07 2024
South Korean President Yoon dogged by scandals before botched martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol was already grappling with controversies, including calls for his impeachment.
Sat Dec 07 2024