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AG withdraws appeals to challenge DPM Zahid’s acquittal in VLN case

AG withdraws appeals to challenge DPM Zahid’s acquittal in VLN case

With the withdrawal of the appeal, Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi remains intact.
Thu Dec 12 2024
Chronology of Ahmad Zahid's corruption case involving VLN

Chronology of Ahmad Zahid's corruption case involving VLN

The High Court today acquitted and discharged Ahmad Zahid on 40 charges of receiving bribes in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN).
Fri Sep 23 2022
Three key prosecution witnesses in Zahid's case unreliable and not credible - Judge

Three key prosecution witnesses in Zahid's case unreliable and not credible - Judge

The court found that the notations of 'Z' and 'ZH' that appeared in UKSB's ledger did not prove that Ahmad Zahid received the gratification.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Court convenes, to decide on Zahid's graft case

Court convenes, to decide on Zahid's graft case

Proceedings have begun, which will determine whether to acquit or call for the defence of Ahmad Zahid over 40 charges of graft.
Fri Sep 23 2022
VLN graft case: Tommy's comment in contempt of court, sub-judice - Zahid's counsel

VLN graft case: Tommy's comment in contempt of court, sub-judice - Zahid's counsel

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's legal team has urged former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to not make any comment or statement on the Foreign Visa System (VLN) case.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Ahmad Zahid pleads not guilty to another amended charge

Ahmad Zahid pleads not guilty to another amended charge

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pleaded not guilty at the High Court here today to another amended charge of corruption over the Foreign Visa System (VLN).
Thu Jun 16 2022
VLN graft case: Ahmad Zahid pleads not guilty to an amended charge

VLN graft case: Ahmad Zahid pleads not guilty to an amended charge

Former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today pleaded not guilty to an amended charge of corruption over the Foreign Visa System (VLN).
Thu Jun 09 2022
Farid Kamil's appeal postponed as lawyer involved in Ahmad Zahid's trial

Farid Kamil's appeal postponed as lawyer involved in Ahmad Zahid's trial

Hisyam told the court that he was currently involved in Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial relating to the Foreign Visa System contract.
Thu May 19 2022
VLN corruption trial: Zahid just following Najib's orders, court told

VLN corruption trial: Zahid just following Najib's orders, court told

The High Court was told that Ahmad Zahid was just following the orders of former Prime Minister Najib Razak to extend the contract of UKSB as the sole operator of the VLN to Malaysia in China.
Fri Oct 22 2021
Court allows Ahmad Zahid's application for temporary release of passport to seek treatment in Germany

Court allows Ahmad Zahid's application for temporary release of passport to seek treatment in Germany

The temporary release of the passport would not affect Ahmad Zahid's next trial date, which is on Oct 22, his lawyer said.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Ahmad Zahid was not transparent when extending UKSB's contract - Court told

Ahmad Zahid was not transparent when extending UKSB's contract - Court told

Suriani said Ahmad Zahid approved the contract extension in a short time without evaluating the performance of UKSB.
Tue Sep 28 2021
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Wed Sep 01 2021
Ahmad Zahid's corruption case on VLN postponed to Sept 1

Ahmad Zahid's corruption case on VLN postponed to Sept 1

The High Court allowed an application by the defence in a corruption case involving Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to vacate today's hearing.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on Aug 25

Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on Aug 25

After being postponed twice due to the movement control order, the trial of Ahmad Zahid on 40 corruption charges in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN) will finally resume on Aug 25.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on July 5

Ahmad Zahid's VLN corruption trial to resume on July 5

The trial which was postponed following the implementation of Movement Control Order 3.0, will resume at the High Court here on July 5 to 7.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025