Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland
MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Najib did not say or do anything to dissociate himself from Jho Low - 1MDB ex-CEO
The High Court today was told that Najib Tun Razak did not say or do anything to dissociate himself from fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Witness unsure if 1MDB obtained permission from BNM to make huge transactions
A former CEO of 1MDB today told the High Court that he was not sure whether the company had obtained permission from BNM to transfer huge amounts of money to various entities.
Mon Aug 23 2021
1MDB paid Bloomberg to list one of its funds - Witness
Mohd Hazem told the High Court that the company had paid international news agency Bloomberg to list one of its funds to improve poor public perception of the investment portfolio.
Thu Aug 19 2021
Ex-1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem denies wrongdoing to facilitate Jho Low's plan
Former 1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman, denied in the High Court today that he committed any wrongdoing to enable and facilitate Low Taek Jho's plan to misappropriate funds from the company.
Wed Aug 18 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
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Wed Jan 06 2021
Najib's trial on 1MDB starts today, after almost four months of postponement
The trial before Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah will continue with the 10th prosecution witness, former 1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Najib's 1MDB trial rescheduled to Dec 14 due to CMCO
When the trial resumes, the defence is expected to continue to cross-examine 1MDBs former CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Mon Nov 09 2020
CMCO: Najib's 1MDB trial postponed to Nov 9
When the trial resumes, the defence is expected to continue to cross-examine 1MDBs former CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Jho Low, right-hand man of Najib in 1MDB - Witness
Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman, 47, the 10th prosecution witness said there were six reasons why he held the view.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Ex-1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem to testify on Monday
The alleged hearsay passages of Mohd Hazem's witness statement were still admissible in the ongoing trial.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Court should allow ex-1MDB CEO Mohd Hazem to read witness statement - Sri Ram
Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram said the witness should be given the chance to read the statement to satisfy the requirement under Section 32 of the Evidence Act 1950.
Tue Sep 08 2020
1MDB: 10th prosecution witness unable to take the stand due to claims of hearsay
The defence today presented to the court the witness statement, highlighting the said paragraphs which 'ought to be omitted' in yellow.
Mon Sep 07 2020
1MDB: Tony Pua stunned by PAC chairman's refusal to call additional witnesses
Tony Pua has questioned PAC chairman Datuk Hasan Arifin's arguments that the committee need not call any more witnesses in relation to the 1MDB probe.
Wed Feb 10 2016
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