Corruption charges: Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette to testify beginning Sept 23
Bung Moktar and his wife Zizie Izette will enter their defence on three counts of corruption charges amounting to RM2.8 million on Sept 23.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Bung Moktar, wife to find out fate on corruption charges today
The Sessions Court is scheduled to decide on whether Bung Moktar Radin and his wife Zizie Izette Abdul Samad will be acquitted or ordered to enter their defence on charges of corruption.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Court to decide on Sept 2 if Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette need to enter defence
The Sessions Court today set Sept 2 to decide whether Bung Moktar and his wife Zizie Izette will need to enter their defence on corruption charges in connection with unit trust investment.
Fri Jun 24 2022
High Court orders former Johor Exco to enter defence over corruption, money laundering charges
The High Court today ordered former Johor Exco Abd Latif Bandi, his son and a real estate consultant to enter their defence on 37 counts of corruption and money laundering charges involving RM35.7m.
Sun Nov 07 2021
Corruption case: Decision on calling former Johor Exco to enter his defence on Nov 7
The High Court has fixed Nov 7 to decide whether to call former Johor exco Abd Latif Bandi, his son and a real estate consultant to enter their defence or acquit them on 37 counts of corruption.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Gang-rape: Two teen boys among seven to enter defence
Seven men including two teenagers aged 15 and 17, have been asked to enter their defence at the Kota Bharu Sessions Court today for allegedly gang-raping two teen girls.
Tue Feb 28 2017
13 in Lahad Datu intrusion case want to plead guilty
Thirteen of 19 accused who were earlier ordered to enter their defence on charges linked to the Lahad Datu intrusion conveyed to the High Court here today that they wanted to plead guilty.
Mon Feb 22 2016
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'
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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
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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