I do not use YAB's fund for personal interest, despite being it's founder, says Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the funds are used for activities allowed under the Memorandum and Articles of Association or YAB's objectives.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Ahmad Zahid applies to postpone defence hearing pending decision by court of appeal to get recorded statements of witnesses
Judge Sequerah has set July 4 for the prosecution to file the affidavit in reply affidavit and July 7 to hear the application.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Ahmad Zahid to take stand tomorrow over 47 charges related to Yayasan Akalbudi funds
Ahmad Zahid also faced charges of money laundering by engaging in direct transactions involving income from illegal activities.
Tue Apr 12 2022
April 8 hearing of Ahmad Zahid's application to get recordings of witnesses' statements from MACC
The court also ordered the applicant (Ahmad Zahid) to file the submissions before or on March 30.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Ahmad Zahid's shopping spree, spending habits irrelevant to his graft case - Lawyer
Hamidi Mohd said the defence strongly objected to the use of irrelevant facts mentioned by the prosecution.
Wed Nov 24 2021
Ahmad Zahid applies to get passport back for medical treatment in Germany
Hamidi Mohd Noh said that Ahmad Zahid was suffering from back and neck pain and needed to get treatment from a leading specialist in Munich.
Thu Oct 07 2021
RM6 mln to Yayasan Akalbudi a donation, not a bribe for project - Lawyer
The High Court was told today that the RM6 million channelled to Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB), owned by Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, was a political and charitable donation, and not a bribe to secure a project.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Zahid's lawyer questions Mazlina's credibility; denies making her scapegoat
The prosecution was wrong in making the presumption that Ahmad Zahid was determined to use his former executive secretary, Mejar Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly, as a scapegoat for his mess.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Ahmad Zahid's trial: Submissions at end of prosecution postponed to Aug 24
Submissions at the end of the prosecution for Ahmad Zahid's corruption case involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds, scheduled at the High Court here tomorrow, have been postponed to Aug 24.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial begins tomorrow
The corruption trial of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is facing 40 charges over the Foreign Visa System (VLN), will commence at the High Court here tomorrow.
Sun May 23 2021
Hearing of Ahmad Zahid's corruption case on VLN to start on May 24
Ahmad Zahid, 68, who is also UMNO president was not present in court and was represented by his counsel Hamidi Mohd Noh.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Hearing of Ahmad Maslan's money laundering, giving false statement charges to begin on Oct 16
The Sessions Court has set four days beginning Oct 16 to hear the case of Pontian Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan
Fri Sep 04 2020
Ahmad Maslan fails again in bid to strike out charge
The High Court here today dismissed an application by Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan for a revision of a lower courts decision.
Fri Aug 14 2020
July 9 hearing for Ahmad Maslan's application to strike out charges
Counsel Hamidi Mohd Noh, representing Ahmad, previously told the court that both the parties had filed their submissions in regards to his client's application in the court.
Fri Jun 19 2020
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
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