![Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court
Two ex-1MDB board members stay as third parties in the lawsuit against ex-chairman Mohd Irwan and ex-CEO Arul Kanda.
Mon Jan 06 2025
![1MDB’s ex- CEO Arul Kanda clueless on company’s ‘investments’ - Tony Pua 1MDB’s ex- CEO Arul Kanda clueless on company’s ‘investments’ - Tony Pua](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/41548077098_TonyPua.jpg)
1MDB’s ex- CEO Arul Kanda clueless on company’s ‘investments’ - Tony Pua
Tony Pua says he attended the meeting with 1MDB representatives to determine the financial status of the sovereign wealth fund.
Tue Sep 17 2024
![1MDB only paid US$2.2 bln to Aabar - Financial fraud investigator 1MDB only paid US$2.2 bln to Aabar - Financial fraud investigator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450419647_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB only paid US$2.2 bln to Aabar - Financial fraud investigator
UK investigator Richard Templeman admitted he didnt raise the US$1 billion discrepancy with the plaintiff (1MDB) before the trial began.
Thu Sep 12 2024
![Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692782246_ArulKandaIrwanSe.jpg)
Court rejects 1MDB’s bid to transfer Arul Kanda, Irwan’s US$6.5 bln case to another judge
1MDB applied to have the two separate suits heard before one judge, on the grounds that the merits and facts of the two cases are similar.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![Najib, Arul Kanda's acquittal in 1MDB audit-tampering case stands Najib, Arul Kanda's acquittal in 1MDB audit-tampering case stands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681370320_najibrazakarulkanda.jpg)
Najib, Arul Kanda's acquittal in 1MDB audit-tampering case stands
This was after the prosecution failed to file its petition of appeal within the stipulated time.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Arul Kanda, Mohd Irwan fail in bid to strike out 1MDB's US$6.9 billion suit Arul Kanda, Mohd Irwan fail in bid to strike out 1MDB's US$6.9 billion suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41656680472_ArulKandaIrwanSe.jpg)
Arul Kanda, Mohd Irwan fail in bid to strike out 1MDB's US$6.9 billion suit
The High Court ruled that the suit must go to full trial as the court needed to hear testimonials from the witnesses.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Arul Kanda sends representation to AGC to drop appeal in 1MDB audit tampering case Arul Kanda sends representation to AGC to drop appeal in 1MDB audit tampering case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81446092400_ArulKanda.jpg)
Arul Kanda sends representation to AGC to drop appeal in 1MDB audit tampering case
Arul Kanda's lawyer Jasmine Cheong confirmed the representation was sent to the AGC on July 20.
Fri Jul 21 2023
![1MDB audit tampering case: May 26 case management for prosecution's appeal 1MDB audit tampering case: May 26 case management for prosecution's appeal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71661503711_TBarulkanda.jpg)
1MDB audit tampering case: May 26 case management for prosecution's appeal
Arul Kanda's lawyer confirmed that another case management date was fixed as the records of appeal were not ready.
Thu Apr 13 2023
![AGC files appeal over 1MDB audit tampering verdict AGC files appeal over 1MDB audit tampering verdict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
AGC files appeal over 1MDB audit tampering verdict
The prosecution had 14 days to file a notice of appeal to have the Court of Appeal overturn the High Court's verdict.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![1MDB: Govt will not interfere with court decision 1MDB: Govt will not interfere with court decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB: Govt will not interfere with court decision
Anwar Ibrahim has repeatedly stressed that he and his administration would never interfere with court matters, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![No proof that Najib directed amendments to 1MDB audit report - Judge No proof that Najib directed amendments to 1MDB audit report - Judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41677817702_NajibRazak.jpg)
No proof that Najib directed amendments to 1MDB audit report - Judge
The judge said the prosecution had not established how the items removed or amended could give rise to civil or criminal liability to Najib.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![1MDB audit tampering case: High Court acquits Najib, Arul Kanda 1MDB audit tampering case: High Court acquits Najib, Arul Kanda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61677810908_najibrazakarulkanda.jpg)
1MDB audit tampering case: High Court acquits Najib, Arul Kanda
Justice Mohamed said Arul Kanda, who was called as the prosecution witness had made truthful and full discovery during the trial.
Fri Mar 03 2023
![1MDB audit tampering case, Najib and Arul Kanda to know fate tomorrow 1MDB audit tampering case, Najib and Arul Kanda to know fate tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646644029_najibrazakarulkanda.jpg)
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
![Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case moved to March 3 Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case moved to March 3](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/71544420372_NajibRazakArul.jpg)
Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case moved to March 3
Previously, Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan, who has been elevated to the appellate court, set Jan 30 to deliver his decision.
Wed Jan 18 2023
![Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case on Jan 30 Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case on Jan 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51646644029_najibrazakarulkanda.jpg)
Decision on Najib, Arul Kanda's 1MDB audit report tampering case on Jan 30
Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan set the date after hearing the submissions by all parties at the end of the prosecution case.
Tue Nov 15 2022
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025