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A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Paul Stadlen to release RM7.1 million to 1MDB, money laundering case withdrawn - MACC
The money laundering case involving Najib Razak's former media adviser, Paul Stadlen, has been withdrawn after he agreed to voluntarily release RM7,192,873.84 to 1MDB.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Mohd Hafarizam freed of RM15 million money laundering charges
The prosecution was withdrawing all the three money laundering charges against Mohd Hafarizam.
Fri Jul 30 2021
July trial for Hafarizam's monely laundering case
Mohd Hafarizam is facing three counts of money laundering, involving RM15 million, which he allegedly received from ex-PM Najib.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Mohd Hafarizam pleads not guilty to money laundering involving RM15 million
Mohd Hafarizam, who is also UMNO legal adviser, pleaded not guilty to all the charges which were read out before judge Azman Ahmad.
Mon Aug 03 2020
Hafarizam given DNAA for RM15 mln money laundering charges
Mohd Hafarizam was also charged with committing a similar offence, involving RM3.5 million through a AmIslamic Bank Berhad cheque belonging to Najib.
Mon Aug 03 2020
Najib demands Tony Pua apologise, retract defamatory statements
Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, who is representing Najib in his personal capacity, said a letter of demand had been served on Pua at 4.45 pm today.
Tue Apr 11 2017
PM Najib not a public officer, cannot be sued for tort of misfeasance - Lawyer
Najib is a member of the administration and that Article 160 (2) of the Federal Constitution excluded members of the administration to be in the public services.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Najib proposes terms for out-of-court settlement in suit against Harakahdaily
Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun said the proposal for an out-of-court settlement of the suit was submitted to Harakahdaily on July 4.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Nga Kor Ming regrets over Najib and wife's photo poster on his Facebook
Taiping Member of Parliament Nga Kor Ming today expressed his deepest regret over a photograph of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Mon May 16 2016
Hearing on Najib's application to expunge Dr Mahathir's affidavit on June 21
The prime minister files the suit against Dr Ling on the allegation of issuing a slanderous statement against him last year.
Fri May 13 2016
Court sets May 5 to decide Najib's application to cancel paragraphs in Chan's statement of defence
The date was set after hearing submissions from Najib's counsel Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun and Chan's counsel N. Surendran.
Fri Apr 22 2016
Najib to send letter of demand to Rafizi over textile allegation
Datuk Seri Najib Razak is to send a letter of demand to Mohd Rafizi Ramli seeking an apology and withdrawal of an allegation that the Prime Minister misused funds from GST.
Wed Apr 06 2016
Bar AGM motion for AG to quit challenges King's prerogative, says lawyer
The Malaysian Bar's intention to seek the resignation of Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali as the Attorney-General is tantamount to challenging the royal prerogative of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Court does not have jurisdiction to hear PKR suit against Najib
The Civil Court does not have jurisdiction to hear a lawsuit against Datuk Seri Najib Razak over allegations of overspending in the 13th General Election campaign, the High Court was today told.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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