![Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736325239_NajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia says royal document granting home detention for jailed ex-PM not withheld
Fahmi Fadzil says the govt was bound by the principle of subjudice and would leave the former premier's case to the judicial process.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![I'm not Najib's puppet, says SRC's ex-director I'm not Najib's puppet, says SRC's ex-director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649162287_IsmeeIsmail.jpg)
"I'm not Najib's puppet", says SRC's ex-director
Tan Sri Ismee Ismail clarified that he did not have the former premier's personal phone number.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Querying US700 mln transfer to Jho Low's company wasn't a priority - Witness Querying US700 mln transfer to Jho Low's company wasn't a priority - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708988144_NurAidaArifin.jpg)
Querying US700 mln transfer to Jho Low's company wasn't a priority - Witness
MACC Senior Supt Nur Aida Arifin said that she felt it was not important to ask the former premier about the transaction.
Wed Apr 24 2024
![Trial of Najib’s SRC RM27 million money laundering case starts September Trial of Najib’s SRC RM27 million money laundering case starts September](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705634515_TBNajibjpg.jpg)
Trial of Najib’s SRC RM27 million money laundering case starts September
DPP informs the court that the prosecution is still considering the representation sent by the former premier last August.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin submits royal pardon request
If a royal pardon is not granted, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra will have to wait two years to submit another request.
Thu Aug 31 2023
![Why the 'hurry' to hear Najib's appeal - Lawyer Why the 'hurry' to hear Najib's appeal - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676879393_BekasPerdanaMenter.jpg)
Why the 'hurry' to hear Najib's appeal - Lawyer
The Federal Court was today told that Najib Razak's former counsel was "forced" to continue to represent the former premier in his main SRC International Sdn Bhd's appeal.
Mon Feb 20 2023
![Pakistan's Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting Pakistan's Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61667613794_PAKISTAN.jpg)
Pakistan's Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting
Some supporters gathered at the place where Khan was wounded and urged the former premier to resume his march on Islamabad.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Parliament sitting: Najib files legal action to challenge Prison Dept's decision Parliament sitting: Najib files legal action to challenge Prison Dept's decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51664970656_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Parliament sitting: Najib files legal action to challenge Prison Dept's decision
Najib Razak has filed a legal action to challenge the Prisons Department's decision for disallowing him to attend Dewan Rakyat sitting. The former premier named the gover
Wed Oct 05 2022
![Jho Low in car convoy to Najib's Bukit Tunku house - Witness Jho Low in car convoy to Najib's Bukit Tunku house - Witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655211970_TBJHOLOW.jpg)
Jho Low in car convoy to Najib's Bukit Tunku house - Witness
Former AmBank non-executive director Cheah Tek Kuang said Jho Low went to Najib's house to help open the former premier's bank accounts.
Wed Oct 05 2022
![Conduct trial in court not in public, Sri Ram told Najib's lawyer Conduct trial in court not in public, Sri Ram told Najib's lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660821079_TBMDB.jpg)
Conduct trial in court not in public, Sri Ram told Najib's lawyer
Gopal Sri Ram today warned Najib Razak's lead counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah from conducting a trial in the media over the former premier's RM2.3 billion 1MDB corruption case.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Pakistan court extends former premier Khan's pre-arrest bail on terrorism charges Pakistan court extends former premier Khan's pre-arrest bail on terrorism charges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661417466_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan court extends former premier Khan's pre-arrest bail on terrorism charges
Khan's lawyer and political aide said bail had been granted until Sept. 1, after which they will apply for another extension.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![Pakistan's media authority bans live telecast of former premier's speech Pakistan's media authority bans live telecast of former premier's speech](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650601105_ImranKhan.jpg)
Pakistan's media authority bans live telecast of former premier's speech
Pakistan's media regulatory watchdog on Saturday slapped a ban on a live broadcast of a speech by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, accusing him of hurling "baseless" allegations.
Sun Aug 21 2022
![SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41654003972_BekasPerdanaMenter.jpg)
SRC appeal: Najib files bid to allow UK Queen's Counsel to act for him
Jonathan Laidlaw, a Queen's Counsel (QC) from the United Kingdom seeks to represent Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in the former premier's appeal in the RM42 million SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Tue May 31 2022
![Najib wants to appoint Queen's Counsel as SRC appeal involves complex issues - Lawyer Najib wants to appoint Queen's Counsel as SRC appeal involves complex issues - Lawyer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51643120045_MahkamahTinggi.jpg)
Najib wants to appoint Queen's Counsel as SRC appeal involves complex issues - Lawyer
Najib Razak's intention to appoint a Queen's Counsel from the UK is because the QC has the experience and expertise to assist the former premier in complex issues and legal questions in his appeal.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Najib fails to postpone Dec 8 date for SRC appeal decision Najib fails to postpone Dec 8 date for SRC appeal decision](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637645424_NajibAbdRazak.jpg)
Najib fails to postpone Dec 8 date for SRC appeal decision
The matter was informed via a letter signed by the Court of Appeal Deputy Registrar Mohd Khairi Haron to the former premier.
Wed Nov 24 2021
![Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739948701_TBYaroun.jpg)
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025