Audit report: Federal govt channels grants worth RM39.74 bln to 1MDB
The grants were intended for principal repayment and other expenses, including bond interest and coupon payments, according to the report.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence
Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali will now file a new application for a stay of execution before Judge Noorin.
Mon May 20 2024
Bella: High Court upholds Siti Bainun's conviction and sentence
Siti Bainun Ahd Razali failed in her bid for High Court to overturn her conviction and prison sentence for the abuse of a disabled teenager.
Thu May 02 2024
Stocks sink, oil surges on reports of Middle East attacks
Asian shares and bond yields sank while safe-haven currencies, gold and crude oil jumped after reports of a sharp escalation in Middle East
Fri Apr 19 2024
Australian police say Sydney knife attacker may have targeted women
In the attack on Saturday, five of the six people killed and the majority of the 12 injured were women.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say
The attacker, identified by police as 40-year-old Joel Cauchi, was known to police in the neighbouring state of Queensland.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Trump wins pause of $454 million civil fraud ruling, averting asset seizures
If Donald Trump posts a smaller $175 million bond within 10 days, state authorities will not be able to start seizing his asset.
Tue Mar 26 2024
What's Trump worth? A look at his assets and income
Donald Trump faces a Monday deadline to post a bond covering a $454 million civil judgment against him in a New York state case.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Sydney school, supermarket tainted with asbestos as crisis widens
Traces of bonded asbestos in mulch found in 41 spots scattered across Sydney since early January when it was found in a playground.
Mon Feb 19 2024
New TV show '007: Road To A Million' brings Bond-like tasks to screens
Contestants travel the world tackling James Bond-inspired challenges in new TV adventure series in the hope of winning 1 million pounds.
Fri Nov 03 2023
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, as yields on long-term US Treasury bonds have spiked in recent months, reported Xinhua.
Thu Nov 02 2023
EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sach Group has been investigated by regulators in at least 14 countries for its role in underwriting the 1MDB bond issues.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Probe against Roger Ng to focus on modus operandi in sale of bonds - IGP
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said with the arrest of Roger Ng, police anticipated that more 1MDB-related assets overseas would be recovered.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Giuliani surrenders in Trump election subversion case, $150,000 bond set
Rudolph Giuliani surrendered to face charges from actions he is accused of taking to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Rumah Bonda's application for review of JKMs seal order reverted to High Court for hearing
The High Court said there was merit in Rumah Bonda's appeal and the court agreed that the application should be heard.
Tue Jul 25 2023
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024