High Court dismisses Guan Eng, wife and Phang's bid to strike out bribery charges
Trio to face corruption and money laundering charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6 million.
Fri May 03 2024
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Fri Feb 19 2021
More than 100 documents submitted to defence over corruption, money laundering case facing Lim, wife, Phang - Prosecution
The prosecution has handed over more than 100 documents to the defence team in the corruption and money laundering case facing Lim Guan Eng, Betty Chew Gek Cheng and Phang Li Koon.
Fri Dec 18 2020
Dec 18 : Management of corruption, money laundering case involving Lim, wife, Phang
The prosecution needed more time as there were still some documents that they had not given to the defence as per required.
Fri Oct 16 2020
DailyDose@5: Guan Eng-Betty Chew Plead Not Guilty, Najib's SRC Trial
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Tue Aug 11 2020
"Why equate my daughter-in-law with Rosmah?" - Kit Siang
Lim Kit Siang today sent an open appeal to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to drop the money laundering charge against his daughter-in-law, Betty Chew.
Sat Aug 08 2020
Guan Eng's wife, Betty Chew to be charged under AMLA on Tuesday
Chew who turned up at MACC headquarters here at about 10.45 am, was accompanied by her sister-in law, Lim Hui Ying and lawyer Lee Khai.
Fri Aug 07 2020
MACC detains Guan Eng's wife Betty Chew
MACC was investigating a report on a private company, Excel Property Management and Consultancy Sdn Bhd, allegedly linked to Chew.
Fri Aug 07 2020
MACC officers raid Guan Eng's bungalow in Jalan Pinhorn
Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today raided Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Engs residence in Jalan Pinhorn, Georgetown around 3.10pm.
Sun May 22 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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