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The money laundering case involving Najib Razak's former media adviser, Paul Stadlen, has been withdrawn after he agreed to voluntarily release RM7,192,873.84 to 1MDB.

The prosecution was withdrawing all the three money laundering charges against Mohd Hafarizam.

Mohd Hafarizam is facing three counts of money laundering, involving RM15 million, which he allegedly received from ex-PM Najib.

Mohd Hafarizam, who is also UMNO legal adviser, pleaded not guilty to all the charges which were read out before judge Azman Ahmad.

Mohd Hafarizam was also charged with committing a similar offence, involving RM3.5 million through a AmIslamic Bank Berhad cheque belonging to Najib.

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.

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.

Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun said the proposal for an out-of-court settlement of the suit was submitted to Harakahdaily on July 4.

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.

The prime minister files the suit against Dr Ling on the allegation of issuing a slanderous statement against him last year.

The date was set after hearing submissions from Najib's counsel Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun and Chan's counsel N. Surendran.

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.

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.

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.

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.