Lawyer tests positive for COVID-19, prosecution's application to call Arul Kanda as witness to be heard on June 14
The hearing of the prosecution's application to call Arul Kanda Kandasamy as a witness in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) audit report tampering trial has been postponed again.
Fri Jun 03 2022
1MDB board in 'sandiwara' on overseas funds belonging to UMNO - Witness
Former CEO of 1MDB told the High Court here today that the 1MDB board of directors was involved in a 'sandiwara' to conceal the overseas funds of the sovereign wealth fund belonged to UMNO.
Thu May 27 2021
Ex-1MDB CEO has suspicions on illegal activities in 1MDB between Najib and Jho Low
Former 1MDB CEO told the High Court today he had suspicions that some illegal activities were happening in the company between Najib and Jho Low.
Mon May 17 2021
"Follow directions or leave" is 1MDB'S culture, says ex-CEO
This was revealed by the 10th prosecution witness, Mohd Hazem Abd Rahman, 47, during the cross-examination by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razaks lawyer, Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed.
Mon Feb 08 2021
1MDB took another loan despite being in RM32 billion debt
The 49-year-old witness said this during cross-examination by lawyer Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed at Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razaks RM2.3 billion 1MDB graft trial.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Najib wanted Mohd Hazem to be made exec director of 1MDB, court told
Mohd Hazem's name cropped up for the first time ever in Najibs RM2.3 billion 1MDB graft trial when counsel Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed was cross-examining the ninth prosecution witness.
Thu Aug 06 2020
Ex-1MDB CEO denies attending meetings with Jho Low in a plan to embezzle 1MDB money
The contention was made by lawyer Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed during cross-examination on former 1MDB chief executive officer, Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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