![Rumah Bonda founder fails again to get stay of prison sentence Rumah Bonda founder fails again to get stay of prison sentence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684407101_TBsitibainun.jpg)
Rumah Bonda founder fails again to get stay of prison sentence
The court dismissed the application, 'on the grounds that there were no special or exceptional circumstances to allow the stay.
Tue May 23 2023
![High court upholds prison sentence, RM50,000 fine on Peter Anthony High court upholds prison sentence, RM50,000 fine on Peter Anthony](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681813070_PeterAnthony.jpg)
High court upholds prison sentence, RM50,000 fine on Peter Anthony
Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache said Datuk Peter Anthony failed to raise a reasonable doubt in the prosecutions case.
Tue Apr 18 2023
![Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666344580_TommyNajib.jpg)
Court allows Tommy Thomas bid to quash Najib's suit
Judge Ahmad Bache said The claim is scandalous, vexatious and an abuse of the court process.
Fri Nov 25 2022
![Court fixed Nov 25 for decision on bid by Thomas to quash Najib's suit Court fixed Nov 25 for decision on bid by Thomas to quash Najib's suit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646141002_TommyNajib.jpg)
Court fixed Nov 25 for decision on bid by Thomas to quash Najib's suit
Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache fixed the date after hearing submissions by both parties on Thomas' application to strike out the suit.
Fri Oct 21 2022
![Court allows Najib to attend proceedings in civil suit against Tommy Thomas Court allows Najib to attend proceedings in civil suit against Tommy Thomas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660875942_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Court allows Najib to attend proceedings in civil suit against Tommy Thomas
Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache ruled that Najib as the plaintiff has the right to hear his civil case.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Trial for businessman's suit over payment involving solar project to begin in December 2022 Trial for businessman's suit over payment involving solar project to begin in December 2022](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596530831_saksi.jpg)
Trial for businessman's suit over payment involving solar project to begin in December 2022
Rayyan Radzwill Abdullah, 42, filed the suit on Feb 29 last year claiming that Saidi Abang Samsudin failed to pay him the remaining RM9 million for services rendered.
Mon Sep 27 2021
![Najib fails to stay court order over RM1.69 bln owed to IRB Najib fails to stay court order over RM1.69 bln owed to IRB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/81623668630_DatukSeriNajibTun.jpg)
Najib fails to stay court order over RM1.69 bln owed to IRB
The High Court today dismissed Najib's application for a stay of execution of its order for him to pay RM1.69 billion owed to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).
Mon Jun 14 2021
![No political interference over Najib's bankruptcy proceedings - IRB No political interference over Najib's bankruptcy proceedings - IRB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621601247_MahkamahTinggi.jpg)
No political interference over Najib's bankruptcy proceedings - IRB
The High Court was told today that there was no political interference in the Inland Revenue Board's (IRB) bankruptcy proceedings against former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Jun 11 2021
![Jan 13 decision for summary judgment against former Jepak Holdings MD over solar hybrid project in Sarawak Jan 13 decision for summary judgment against former Jepak Holdings MD over solar hybrid project in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589363278_MahkamahKL.jpg)
Jan 13 decision for summary judgment against former Jepak Holdings MD over solar hybrid project in Sarawak
Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache set the date after hearing submissions from both parties.
Wed Dec 09 2020
![Najib ordered to pay IRB RM1.69 billion in unpaid taxes Najib ordered to pay IRB RM1.69 billion in unpaid taxes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591023364_NajibRazakNajibC.jpg)
Najib ordered to pay IRB RM1.69 billion in unpaid taxes
High Court Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache today allowed the IRB's application for a summary judgment to be entered against Najib, 67.
Wed Jul 22 2020
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![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