Court orders Lim Guan Eng to pay RM250,000 in damages to Abdul Azeez for defamation
Lim Guan Eng ordered to pay Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim in costs for defamation on the Penang undersea tunnel project.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Abdul Azeez freed on corruption, money laundering charges
Since there is no objection from the prosecution, the applicant is now released and acquitted of all the charges, said Azhar.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Hearing of Azeez's appeal in defamation suit against Guan Eng fixed on May 19 next year
The hearing of Azeez Rahim's appeal against a High Court's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Lim Guan Eng has been re-set to May 19 next year.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Apex Court rejects Deepak's bid to reinstate lawsuit against Najib, Rosmah, four others
Deepak Jaikishan, his brother and their company today failed to reinstate the lawsuit against Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor and Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Abdul Azeez gets discharge, not amounting to acquittal on nine corruption and money laundering charges
Judge Azura said the court needs to balance public interest and the rights of the accused as provided under the Federal Constitution.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Judge recuses self from hearing Abdul Azeez's appeal against Penang High Court's ruling
Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera has recused himself from hearing Abdul Azeez's appeal against the Penang High Court's ruling over the dismissal of his suit against Lim Guan Eng.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Abdul Azeez submits another representation to drop corruption, money laundering charges
After failing to strike out three corruption and six money laundering charges at the Court of Appeal, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim once again made another representation to the AGC.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Abdul Azeez to face nine charges, freed on four money-laundering charges
Justice Abu Bakar allowed Abdul Azeez's appeal to partly nullify four of the money-laundering charges.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Abdul Azeez unwell, Appeals Court's verdict on his bid rescheduled to Sept 5
The Court of Appeal has again rescheduled to another day to deliver its verdict on Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim's appeal.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Proposal for new agreement to replace MA63 among focus at Parliament sitting today
Mohd Azis also wants to know the implications for Sabah and Sarawak if MA63 is cancelled and replaced with a new agreement.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Classes resume tomorrow for over 1,000 students affected by July 4 Baling floods
Over 1,000 students from 27 schools in Kupang who were affected by floods on July 4 will resume classes tomorrow.
Sat Jul 16 2022
Baling floods: Musang King planting project in Gunung Inas must be stopped
The Musang King durian planting project in Gunung Inas which is alleged to be one of the causes of floods in Baling yesterday afternoon, must be stopped.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Decision in Abdul Azeez's appeal postponed as MACC looking at new leads
Amer Hamzah said there have been new leads that they were looking into and that MACC was set to brief the AGC on the new development.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Abdul Azeez submits representation to drop corruption, money laundering charges
Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, who is on trial for corruption and money laundering in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah, has submitted a representation to the AGC to drop the charges.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Decision on Abdul Azeez's appeal against corruption, money laundering charges set on March 21
Abdul Azeez is facing three charges of receiving bribes worth RM5.2 mln relating to a road project, as well as 10 money laundering charges.
Mon Mar 14 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