Najib signs five cheques worth RM22.6 million for UMNO, companies, individuals - Court told
UMNO treasurer Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah confirmed receiving the cheque from Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak himself.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Ahmad Zahid had never instructed me to use YAB funds to pay insurance, road tax, credit cards - Witness
Datuk Rosiah Osman also said she managed YAB cheques because the foundation did not have any support staff like accountant or secretary.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Najib paid nearly RM23 million for international media team services - Witness
Datuk Mohd Omar Mustapha said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak made payments through 39 cheques to Semarak Konsortium Satu Sdn Bhd.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Najib never made cash withdrawal despite billions of ringgit deposited into his accounts - Banker
Ambank's Uma Devi confirmed it based on Najib's bank statements and that the ex-PM also did not issue any cheques under his name.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Najib issued cheques for RM8.4 million to 18 individuals, political entities, companies, says bank officer
Najib is facing four charges of using his position to obtain bribes amounting to RM2.3 bln of 1MDB funds and 21 charges of money laundering.
Wed Sep 07 2022
If I were a bribe-taker, donation cheques would have been made in my name - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court that if he were a bribe-taker, the cheques of RM2 million he received would have been in his name and not marked as a political donation.
Mon Aug 22 2022
RM6 mln is political contribution, not kickbacks for polycarbonate contract - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the two cheques received from Syarikat Sarana Kencana Sdn Bhd are political contributions and were not bribes.
Thu May 26 2022
Najib not questioned on reason for giving cheques, worth RM9.5 million, to Shafee - Witness
Mohamad Farid said the cheques were issued by Najib himself under Muhammad Shafee's name.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Investigation against Shafee for receiving cheques from Najib started after report lodged in Sept 2018
A MACC investigating officer told the High Court a complaint was lodged on Sept 4, 2018 against lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah on suspicion of receiving two cheques from Najib Razak.
Tue Mar 29 2022
RM9.5 million received by Muhammad Shafee from Najib not a loan, court told
The High Court today was told that the two cheques totalling RM9.5 million which lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah received from Najib Razak were not a loan.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Ahmad Zahid orchestrated RM7.5 mln money laundering scheme, court heard
Ahmad Zahid orchestrated the money laundering scheme amounting to RM7.5 million using the service of a money changer to turn the money into cheques and then placed in various fixed deposit accounts.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Why donation not made via cheques but in cash, judge asks Ahmad Zahid's counsel
Judge Sequerah queried the defence team, when Hisyam was arguing on why the 27th money-laundering charge against the accused must fall.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Najib issued two cheques amounting to RM9.5 million to Shafee - Witness
Jalan Raja Chulan Ambank branch manager R.Uma Devi, 42, said the two cheques were issued by Najib on Sept 5, 2013 and Feb 17, 2014.
Fri May 21 2021
Ahmad Zahid's trial: No proof 27 cheques valued at RM26.05 mln were donations - Witness
MACC investigating officer Mohd Amirudin Nordin said, investigations did not find any supporting documents or letters to state that the cheques in the name of Lewis Co were donations.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Witness takes three hours to verify more than 400 documents linked to Yayasan Akalbudi
Among the documents verified were cheques, copies of cheque, demand draft, letters, receipts, forms and deposit slips obtained from two files owned by Tetuan Lewis Co as a trustee of Yayasan Akalbudi.
Tue Mar 09 2021
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?
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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