![Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733730362_NajibRazak.jpg)
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
![Govt to seek gag order in Najib’s judicial review over additional document claim Govt to seek gag order in Najib’s judicial review over additional document claim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736747113_NajibRazak.jpg)
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
![Hearing commences on Najib's bid to adduce additional evidence to support addendum claim Hearing commences on Najib's bid to adduce additional evidence to support addendum claim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734074517_TBnajib.jpg)
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
![Amicorp Group to dispute $1 billion legal claim by Malaysia's 1MDB for alleged fraud Amicorp Group to dispute $1 billion legal claim by Malaysia's 1MDB for alleged fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710497419_MDB.jpg)
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
![UMNO, Selangor negotiating settlement over SRC’s RM19.5 million suit UMNO, Selangor negotiating settlement over SRC’s RM19.5 million suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/71731065312_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
UMNO, Selangor negotiating settlement over SRC’s RM19.5 million suit
The companies claim that UMNO knew, or ought to have known, that the money belongs to SRC and that UMNO had no basis to receive the funds.
Mon Nov 18 2024
![Court rejects Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Najib's pardon Court rejects Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Najib's pardon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716969412_Najib.jpg)
Court rejects Malaysian Bar's bid to challenge Najib's pardon
High Court Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal says the application is outside the court's jurisdiction and is non-justiciable and frivolous.
Mon Nov 11 2024
![Timeline of Najib's 1MDB case: Key moments over six years Timeline of Najib's 1MDB case: Key moments over six years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81730267547_NajibRazak.jpg)
Timeline of Najib's 1MDB case: Key moments over six years
The Court orders jailed ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to enter his defense in the 1MDB corruption trial.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![Najib to answer charges in high-profile 1MDB case on Dec 2 Najib to answer charges in high-profile 1MDB case on Dec 2](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51730268488_NajibRazak.jpg)
Najib to answer charges in high-profile 1MDB case on Dec 2
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says he was opting to give sworn evidence from the witness stand.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![High Court orders Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case High Court orders Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730257552_NajibRazak.jpg)
High Court orders Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will have to defend himself against four charges of abuse of power and 21 charges of money laundering.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![High Court to deliver key decision in Najib's 1MDB case today High Court to deliver key decision in Najib's 1MDB case today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51730255177_NajibRazak.jpg)
High Court to deliver key decision in Najib's 1MDB case today
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak faces charges related to funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/71729761260_MohamadNizarNajib.jpg)
Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed remorse about 1MDB scandal in a letter read at a press conference by his son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar.
Thu Oct 24 2024
![I never interfered with 1MDB, SRC investigation - Najib I never interfered with 1MDB, SRC investigation - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702625390_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I never interfered with 1MDB, SRC investigation - Najib
Datuk Seri Najib said it would have been inappropriate for him to intervene as it could be perceived as overstepping authorities' role.
Thu Oct 24 2024
![Najib regrets over SRC International losses, High Court heard Najib regrets over SRC International losses, High Court heard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698900701_TBNajib.jpg)
Najib regrets over SRC International losses, High Court heard
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak admitted at the High Court that he has certain regrets over the losses facing SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Fri Oct 18 2024
![Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612171493_Putrajaya.jpg)
Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB
The grants were intended for principal repayment and other expenses, including bond interest and coupon payments, according to the report.
Mon Oct 14 2024
![Najib says US$120 million in his account was not personal income Najib says US$120 million in his account was not personal income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/81728471757_NajibRazak.jpg)
Najib says US$120 million in his account was not personal income
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also made it clear that the money was not from SRC International Sdn Bhd or Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP).
Wed Oct 09 2024
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739340361_TBCYNTHIA.jpg)
Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271639_robotaxi.jpg)
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685685308_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant? Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739421740_CyberThreat.jpg)
Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?
Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt? What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739533232_ElonMusk.jpg)
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems
The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council [COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025