Heated argument between lawyer Shafee, witness over Jho Low's lavish lifestyle
The 1MDB trial involving Najib Razak at the High Court became heated when lawyer Shafee Abdullah questioned former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir over Jho Low's lavish lifestyle.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Ex-1MDB CFO denies receiving bribes from Goldman Sachs or Tim Leissner
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir today denied that he had received bribes from Goldman Sachs to enable the latter to make significant profits from a US$1.75 billion bond issued in October 2012 by 1MELL.
Thu Jan 27 2022
I did not meet Jho Low off the road, he was Najib's representative - Ex-1MDB CFO
Azmi Tahir today told the High Court that he did not meet fugitive businessman, Low Taek Jho or Jho Low off the road, but believed that he was the representative of Najib Razak in 1MDB.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Not my place to raise concerns about 1MDB financial decision - Former 1MDB CFO
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir told the High Court today it was 'not his place' to raise concerns about the strategic investment company's financial decision.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Name dropped from lawsuit not to incriminate Najib - Witness
Former 1MDB CFO Azmi Tahir told the High Court today that he disagreed his name had been dropped from the government's lawsuit in order for him to incriminate Najib Razak in court.
Wed Jan 05 2022
US$3 bln used for donations, settle debts and not to fund 1MDB JV, court told
The High Court was told today that the US$3 billion bond guaranteed by the Malaysian government to 1MDB GIL was never used for its intended purpose of funding a 1MDB joint venture.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Witness didn't know part of US$3 billion bonds transferred to Tanore, court told
The former CFO of 1MDB told the High Court that he had no knowledge that part of the proceeds of the US$3 billion bond issuance had been transferred to three companies including Tanore.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Jho Low's proxy appointed as authorised signatory in 1MDB subsidiary
The High Court today was told that a proxy of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low was appointed as one of the signatories in 1Malaysia Development Berhad Global Investment Limited (1MDB GIL).
Wed Feb 17 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024