Oct 30 decision on whether Najib to enter defence in 1MDB case
Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah will decide whether to call Najib to enter his defence on the charges or to acquit him.
Thu Oct 03 2024
1MDB: Amhari a 'corrupt public official' says Najib's lawyer
Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah said Datuk Amhari Efendi came as a witness with a programme in his head, almost like a chip entered his head.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Lack of clarity in Najib’s interest in 1MDB - Defence
Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah said the prosecution failed to define Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's personal interest in 1MDB.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Najib's lawyers allowed to participate in Bar Council's leave application to challenge Pardons Board
Judge Datuk Ahmad Kamal Md Shahid fixes new date on September 18 for the hearing that was supposed to start today.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Najib denied leave to appeal 1MDB lawsuit attendance ruling
The court was not persuaded that this was a fit and proper case for it to exercise its discretion to grant leave.
Wed May 29 2024
June 5 decision on Najib's leave application concerning addendum order
Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said the affidavit by a witness supporting Najib's application, is not supposed to be accessible to public.
Wed Apr 17 2024
AGC yet to decide on Najib's request to drop charges of SRC RM27 million case
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's counsel asks for DNAA as there was no decision on the representation which was filed last August.
Tue Mar 12 2024
1MDB trial: Four countries did not cooperate with request to record conversations - witness
A witness said Switzerland, Barbados, Hong Kong and the Netherlands did not provide any responses or feedback to assist in 1MDB investigations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
1MDB: Banking documents received by MACC not given to defence team as they were not relevant to the case - Court told
Nur Aida Arifin said the documents were received from Hong Kong and Switzerland via Mutual Legal Assistance to help investigate 1MDB case.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Najib’s 1MDB trial: I cannot direct media what to report, it’s their prerogative - Judge
Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who is now a Court of Appeal judge, however, said he took note of the complaint made by the defence.
Wed Jan 24 2024
How foreign media could obtain details on Najib's royal pardon petition? - Lawyer
According to Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, the sitting on every Pardons Board is conducted at a high level of secrecy.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Najib wants ‘Man on the run’ to be removed from Netflix
Man on the Run is a documentary directed, written and produced by Cassius Michael Kim which revolves around the 1MDB scandal.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Court orders lawyer Muhammad Shafee to pay more than RM5.5 million in income tax arrears
The prosecution initially appealed against the court's decision, but withdrew it on Dec 5.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Shafee, IRB to settle RM9.41 mln income tax suit
The court was scheduled to hear IRB's application for a summary judgment against Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah today.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Najib applies for DNAA in RM27 million SRC case
Judge K. Muniandy fixed Jan 19 next year as a final date for the Attorney-General to decide on the representation.
Fri Dec 01 2023
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