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
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024