Daim applies for case to be heard by another judge
Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has requested for his case to be heard by another Sessions Court judge.
Thu May 09 2024
Takeover of UEM, Renong shares: Dr Mahathir, govt apply to strike out suit by Halim Saad
The notice of application by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, former finance minister II Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop and govt was filed last Nov 16.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Sri Lanka court allows former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas
Court allows Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas upon a request made by his counsel seeking permission to go for medical check-ups.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain's PM
The new leader will then be chosen from those two by the country's 200,000 Conservative Party members, and will be announced on Sept. 5.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Focus for now is time with the family - Tengku Zafrul
"My focus at the moment is to spend time with the family," former Finance Minister Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Britain's new health minister targets 'return to normal'
Javid, a former finance minister, starts his new role with a pressing to-do list as the coronavirus cases are rising in the country.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Defamation suit: Court orders Raja Petra to pay Lim Guan Eng RM600,000
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has won RM600,000 in damages in his defamation suit against blog writer Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin over a series of articles alleging corruption.
Tue May 25 2021
Guan Eng gives statement over two remarks made in 2019
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng was today present at the Northeast district police headquarters to give his statement over remarks made by him in 2019.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Feb 22 for Lim Guan Eng to testify over damages in defamation suit against Raja Petra
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng will testify in the High Court on Feb 22 next year in the proceeding to assess the damages in his defamation suit against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin.
Mon Nov 23 2020
MACC denies restricting Guan Eng from entering Sabah
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today stressed that it has never barred former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng from travelling to any state in the country.
Wed Sep 02 2020
2018 FIFA World Cup project does not involve government funds - Lim Guan Eng
Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng today stressed that the 2018 FIFA World Cup telecast project worth RM29.9 million did not involve government funds.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Contractor fined RM3,000 for making threatening FB post against Lim Guan Eng
A contractor was fined RM3,000, in default three months jail for making a Facebook posting of a threatening nature against former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng over the sale of Tabung Haji assets.
Thu Aug 27 2020
101 projects: Guan Eng fears MACC 'double standard', becoming a political weapon of certain parties
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng today feared that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) would practise 'double standard' and become a political weapon for certain parties.
Wed Aug 26 2020
KPKT not involved in offering projects through direct negotiations - Zuraida
She said she would not have any problem if Finance Minister or former Finance Minister wanted to reveal details of companies which accepted projects through direct negotiations.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Opposition to lend support to COVID-19 bill if fund injection is doubled - Guan Eng
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) felt that the allocation of RM45 billion was insufficient to restore the country's economy in the current situation.
Tue Aug 18 2020
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
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024