Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation
The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Police record Khairy's statement today
Police will record Khairy Jamaluddin's statement on his claim about an additional document on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's purported house.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Govt to seek gag order in Najib’s judicial review over additional document claim
Federal Counsel Shamsul Bolhassan states that the application was made due to the sensitive nature of the case.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Malaysia says it has no record of documents granting ex-PM Najib home detention
Malaysia's law ministry states it has not received any official notification or instructions from Malaysia's royal palace on the matter.
Fri Jan 10 2025
Najib could not ascertain who provided his bank account number to Saudi Arabia royalty
There is a possibility that someone else did, maybe Low Taek Jho or Jho Low, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Jan 10 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt has never concealed royal addendum - Comms Minister
The government denies hiding the royal addendum order allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says he never received such a document.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld
Fahmi Fadzil says the govt was bound by the principle of subjudice and would leave the former premier's case to the judicial process.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Najib denies orchestrating dissolution of 1MDB task force
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also denies the allegation that he was involved in the removal of ex-MACC chief commissioner and ex-AG in 2015.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Najib wins appeal to have house arrest bid heard
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted leave to appeal regarding a royal addendum for house arrest and to present new evidence in his case, following a split 2-1 decision by the appellate court.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Hearing commences on Najib's bid to adduce additional evidence to support addendum claim
The ex-PM seeks to present new evidence claiming an addendum allows him to serve the rest of his prison term under house arrest.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Read and accept King's decree on prisoner pardon - PM
PM Anwar urges all to respect the King's stance on pardon or sentence reduction of sentence for prisoners.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Malaysian palace says clemency bids must go to pardons board
Under the constitution, the king has the prerogative to grant pardons, remit, suspend or commute sentences, the palace says in a statement.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Amicorp Group to dispute $1 billion legal claim by Malaysia's 1MDB for alleged fraud
Amicorp in a statement late on Monday said it would defend itself and challenge the effort by sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Court rejects Syed Saddiq's bid for judicial review of allocations for Muar
Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said that the application was made out of time, and he has no jurisdiction to determine the matter.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast
Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official
This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
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- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?
The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market
Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. & China
Malaysia will continue its approach in engaging both the U.S. and China. PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. remains the largest source of foreign direct investment for the country.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in
Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025