MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025
DOJ recovers US$100 million civil forfeiture in 1MDB scheme
The agreement is with Jho Low, members of his family and trust entities Low established.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Trump arrives in Florida to face charges, maintains lead in poll
Donald Trump is scheduled to be in a Miami federal courthouse today for an initial appearance in the case.
Tue Jun 13 2023
US Justice Department finds additional classified documents in search of Biden's home
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) searched President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware, and found six more classified documents.
Sun Jan 22 2023
1MDB's financial obligations stand at RM31.6 bln as of end-June 2022
It comprises debt principals of RM25.9 billion and projected interests or profits of RM5.7 billion.
Fri Oct 07 2022
EXPLAINER - How US law enforcement could take control of Russian oligarchs' assets
Here's how federal prosecutors could seize property belonging to allies of Putin within the US and confiscate their assets permanently.
Tue Mar 08 2022
No criminal charges for ex-New York Governor Cuomo over two kissing complaints
Despite credible evidence supporting the women's complaints, Rocah said it did not meet the statutory requirements for criminal charges.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Harvard professor convicted by US jury of lying about China ties
Prosecutors alleged that Lieber, in his quest for a Nobel Prize, in 2011 agreed to become a "strategic scientist" at Wuhan University of Technology in China.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Hackers compromise FBI email system, send thousands of messages
Fake emails appeared to come from a legitimate FBI email address.
Sun Nov 14 2021
White House rebuts idea that Huawei's Meng was freed in prisoner swap
A near-simultaneous release of a top Huawei executive and two Canadians detained shortly after her arrest was not a prisoner swap.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Businessman and computer analyst seek to stay extradition proceeding
The two Malaysian men are wanted by the United States DOJ for alleged money laundering and cyber crimes in that country.
Wed Sep 15 2021
New Asia undersea data cable plan unveiled by Google, Facebook
Google and Facebook unveils plans for a new undersea internet cable connecting S'pore, Japan, Guam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Indonesia.
Tue Aug 17 2021
US will not investigate nursing home deaths in New York, two other states
Nursing homes across the United States took in COVID-19 patients in the early weeks of the outbreak, at a time when there was no vaccine.
Sun Jul 25 2021
US and allies accuse China of global hacking spree
Psaki also said the White House does not differentiate between Russia and China when it comes to cyber attacks.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Goldman, Blankfein, Cohn must face shareholder lawsuit over 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sachs and two former top executives to face a lawsuit accusing them of misleading shareholders about the bank's work for 1MDB.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Trade war will not hinder Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2025 - Rafizi
The finance ministry has projected Malaysia's GDP to grow between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent in 2025.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports
The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Evidence shows transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar's Tachileik, Myawaddy, Payathonzu, that are possible power cut targets.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero
Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
FACTBOX: Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Here are some remarks that US President Donald Trump made and questions that he answered during a press conference.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Under the Racial Harmony Bill, race-based groups must disclose foreign and anonymous donations, affiliations, and leadership.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree to elevate ties to strategic partnership
Malaysia and Uzbekistan noted active cooperation on key issues within international bodies, especially the UN and OIC.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
Trump's post claiming South Africa is "confiscating land" and mistreating "certain classes" triggers sudden flurry of backdoor diplomacy.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable
I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025