
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025

The late Daim, from ex-banker and realtor to nation's economic troubleshooter
Tun Daim Zainuddin is best known as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's chief economic troubleshooter.
Wed Nov 13 2024

Former banker admits BSI bank didn't check on Jho Low's claim acting on behalf of Najib
A simple check would prevent millions of dollars from being funnelled from SRC International into SRC International (Malaysia) Limited'.
Thu Mar 07 2024

Former Goldman banker Ng to be returned to Malaysia in 1MDB case
Roger Ng would be required upon returning to the US to begin his prison term, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 06 2023

Malaysia seeks return of ex-Goldman banker convicted in 1MDB case
US District Judge Margo Brodie in Brooklyn delayed Roger Ng's scheduled Sept. 6 surrender date by one month to Oct. 6.
Wed Sep 06 2023

Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023

Ex-Goldman banker Ng sentenced to 10 years prison in 1MDB corruption case
The charges stem from some $6.5 billion in bonds that Goldman helped 1MDB, which was founded to finance development projects in Malaysia.
Fri Mar 10 2023

'I had impression Najib knew about 1MDB-linked transactions' - Ex-banker
Najib was the chairman of the Board of Advisors of 1MDB and furthermore 1MDB was wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance, Kevin said.
Wed Mar 01 2023

Man Utd takeover bid confirmed by Qatari banker Al Thani
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Al Thani, chairman of the Qatar Islamic Bank, has confirmed the submission of a bid for a complete takeover of Manchester United.
Sat Feb 18 2023

Ex-banker: Late-night conversation with Jho Low not benefitting any of us
Joanna who communicated with Jho Low via BBM said it was about the issuance of the RM5 million cheque to UMNO.
Wed Feb 08 2023

Ex-banker and Jho Low had late-night chat about Najib's accounts, court told
Joanna Yu Ging Ping who handled the Najib's accounts at the time, communicated with Jho Low via BlackBerry Messenger chats.
Fri Feb 03 2023

Ex-banker surprised when Jho Low denied chatting with her over Najib's accounts
A former AmBank relationship manager said she was surprised when Jho Low told the MACC that he never communicated with her over Najib's bank accounts.
Thu Feb 02 2023

Yes, it was my failure, says ex-banker who handled Najib's accounts
A former AmBank manager who handled Najib Razak's bank accounts admitted that it was her failure when she did not get a written authorisation before dealing with Jho Low.
Fri Jan 27 2023

Due to 'protocol', ex-banker never dealt directly with Najib, court heard
The former AmBank relationship manager who handled Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's accounts today told the High Court here that she had never dealt personally with the former prime minister regarding his
Thu Dec 15 2022

Ex-banker who handled Najib's accounts offered soup to Jho Low, court heard
A former AmBank relationship manager who handled accounts belonging to Najib Razak today admitted she had offered soup to Jho Low.
Mon Dec 12 2022

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025