
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

Crypto: Understanding ETFs within Malaysia’s digital landscape
Cryptocurrency investing, once complex and volatile, is becoming more mainstream and regulated with the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Wed Feb 12 2025

What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out
The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025

MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025

Vivy Yusof and husband claim trial to alternative charges of misappropriating Khazanah, PNB funds
The couple is jointly charged with misappropriating RM8 million in investment funds from Khazanah and PNB.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Najib used Jho Low to receive 1MDB funds - Prosecution
DPP says Najib appears to be protecting Jho Low despite being given numerous warnings about his character and actions.
Tue Jan 21 2025

No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib
This absence of denial supports my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Dec 13 2024

Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says it was reasonable to believe King Abdullah directed Riyadh's Finance Ministry to donate funds on his behalf.
Thu Dec 12 2024

I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib
Najib says he was transparent about funds in his AmIslamic account, claiming they were donations from the late Saudi King Abdullah.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Vivy Yusof, husband claim trial to CBT charges involving RM8 mil
The couple is accused of transferring funds from FashionValet to 30 Maple without board approval, involving Khazanah & PNB funds.
Thu Dec 05 2024

PM urges private sector to step up flood relief efforts
In the current situation, it is good not only to contribute funds but also to deploy machinery, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Dec 02 2024

Unreasonable for Syed Saddiq to claim ignorance over withdrawal of RM1 mil from Armada account
Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid says the Muar MP's testimony that he had no knowledge of the storage or use of the funds defied logic.
Fri Nov 29 2024

Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025