Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025
The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter
Tun Daim Zainuddin is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's chief economic troubleshooter.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Former banker admits BSI bank didn't check on Jho Low's claim acting on behalf of Najib
A simple check would prevent millions of dollars from being funnelled from SRC International into SRC International (Malaysia) Limited'.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Former Goldman banker Ng to be returned to Malaysia in 1MDB case
Roger Ng would be required upon returning to the US to begin his prison term, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Malaysia seeks return of ex-Goldman banker convicted in 1MDB case
US District Judge Margo Brodie in Brooklyn delayed Roger Ng's scheduled Sept. 6 surrender date by one month to Oct. 6.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Ex-Goldman banker Ng sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case
The charges stem from some $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman helped 1MDB, which was founded to finance development projects in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 10 2023
'I had impression Najib knew about 1MDB-linked transactions' - Ex-banker
Najib was the chairman of the Board of Advisors of 1MDB and furthermore 1MDB was wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance, Kevin said.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Man Utd takeover bid confirmed by Qatari banker Al Thani
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Al Thani, chairman of the Qatar Islamic Bank, has confirmed the submission of a bid for a complete takeover of Manchester United.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Ex-banker: Late-night conversation with Jho Low not benefitting any of us
Joanna who communicated with Jho Low via BBM said it was about the issuance of the RM5 million cheque to UMNO.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Ex-banker and Jho Low had late-night chat about Najib's accounts, court told
Joanna Yu Ging Ping who handled the Najib's accounts at the time, communicated with Jho Low via BlackBerry Messenger chats.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Ex-banker surprised when Jho Low denied chatting with her over Najib's accounts
A former AmBank relationship manager said she was surprised when Jho Low told the MACC that he never communicated with her over Najib's bank accounts.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Yes, it was my failure, says ex-banker who handled Najib's accounts
A former AmBank manager who handled Najib Razak's bank accounts admitted that it was her failure when she did not get a written authorisation before dealing with Jho Low.
Fri Jan 27 2023
Due to 'protocol', ex-banker never dealt directly with Najib, court heard
The former AmBank relationship manager who handled Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's accounts today told the High Court here that she had never dealt personally with the former prime minister regarding his
Thu Dec 15 2022
Ex-banker who handled Najib's accounts offered soup to Jho Low, court heard
A former AmBank relationship manager who handled accounts belonging to Najib Razak today admitted she had offered soup to Jho Low.
Mon Dec 12 2022
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress")
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025