Court orders 1MDB to pay costs of RM225,000 to Riza Shahriz and two others
1MDB withdraws its suit against Riza Shahriz for the alleged misappropriation of USD 248 million to finance movies and real estate.
Fri Mar 07 2025
Court allows 1MDB's bid to obtain documents in suit against Riza Aziz
The High Court today allowed the application by 1MDB to obtain documents in the US$248 million suit against Hollywood film producer Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz and two of his companies.
Thu Aug 04 2022
1MBD's bid to obtain documents in suit against Riza Shahriz to be known on Aug 4
The High Court today set Aug 4 to deliver its decision on the application by 1MDB and three of its subsidiaries to obtain documents in the US$248 million suit against Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Riza Shahriz claims film production loan from Saudi royal family, not 1MDB funds
Riza Shahriz and his two companies have claimed to have obtained a loan from the Saudi royal family or IPIC and not from 1MDB funds to produce several films in the US.
Tue Nov 09 2021
1MDB suit: Najib's stepson ordered to file defence by Oct 25
The High Court here has ordered Riza Shahriz to file his statement of defence in response to a US$248 million suit.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Riza Aziz's discharge good news for thieves - Tun Mahathir
The decision of the Sessions Court to discharge Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz is good news for thieves in the country, said Tun Dr Mahathir.
Mon Jun 22 2020
PM stresses not involved in Riza Aziz's discharge not amounting to acquittal
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has stressed that he is not involved in Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz's discharge not amounting to an acquittal relating to 1MDB money laundering charges.
Mon May 18 2020
Ex-AG denies dropping money laundering charges against Riza Aziz
Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas today reiterated that he did not agree to the dropping of money laundering charges against Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz.
Sat May 16 2020
Govt asks Dr Mahathir not to confuse the people over Riza's discharge
The decision was made by the attorney general and implemented by the deputy public prosecutor who handled the case at the end of 2019.
Sat May 16 2020
Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
Mon Mar 10 2025
MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.
Mon Mar 10 2025
Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025
What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025
Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025
INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025
More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025
INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025