Indonesia launches 'Golden Visa' to lure foreign investors, boost economy
The "Golden Visa" requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 mln, while a 10-year visa requires a $5 mln investment.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Registrar of marriages among three remanded in graft probe
The marriage registrar received funds from a company owner to register marriages without going through the prescribed procedures.
Wed Jun 05 2024
Jasmine Loo formerly worked for Jho Low, monthly salary RM45,000
Former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo told the High Court that she once worked at UBG Berhad, a company owned by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Sessions Court 'sits' in hospital over rice-supply case
The judge recorded a not-guilty plea from the owner of a company for submitting false claims in relation to a project to supply rice.
Wed Oct 11 2023
RM5 million bribery: Former CEO of automotive institute claims trial
Datuk Mohamad Madani Sahari claimed trial in the Sessions Court to a charge of soliciting a bribe of RM5 million to help a company secure a training and work place programme.
Mon May 08 2023
Company director charged with submitting false claims worth RM1.19 mln
A company director pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to submitting false documents to Socso for incentives under the Penjana Kerjaya programme.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Penjana Kerjaya: Company owner charged with submitting false documents for incentive claims
A company owner was charged again in the Sessions Court here today on five counts of submitting false documents to Socso to claim incentives under the Penjana Kerjaya.
Mon Jan 30 2023
Company owners, director in Kedah, Johor in remand over false claims
A company director and a company owner are in remand for four days over alleged false claims amounting to millions of ringgit in connection with a Dairy Cattle Farming Project in Kedah in 2015.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Two Pos Malaysia senior officers charged with corruption
Two former senior officers of Pos Malaysia Bhd pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting bribes, totalling RM26,000, to help expedite payment to a company two years ago.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Man charged with cheating a company owner of RM100,000
Fariz Fadila is alleged to have offered for a joint venture project with the company, prompting the owner to hand over money to him.
Thu Oct 27 2022
Senior manager of govt's subsidiary detained for allegedly receiving RM72,000 bribe
The suspect was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe to help a company to secure a loan amounting to RM5 million from a govt agency.
Wed Oct 19 2022
MACC nabs dept head over alleged power abuse, graft
The MACC detained a government agency department head, with the title 'Datuk', over alleged power abuse and corruption, in connection with an appointment of a company for vehicle purchase in 2017.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Company director fined for selling uncertified communication equipment
The Melaka Sessions Court today fined a company director RM8,000 for selling uncertified communication equipment.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Company director accused of falsifying documents related to PenjanaKerjaya funds
A company director pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to two charges of falsifying documents related to the PenjanaKerjaya funds two years ago.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Woman fined RM56,000 for using false documents in report to Mitra
A chief administrative officer of a company was fined a total of RM56,000 by the Sessions Court on three counts of using forged account statements and payment vouchers to prepare a report for Mitra.
Wed Sep 21 2022
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