VLN case: Appeals Court gives AGC until Sept 9 to decide on Zahid representations
The judge said it would be a final adjournment and the AGC must give an answer to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's representations.
Mon Mar 18 2024
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024