
SRC directors are professionals, not 'puppets' hired by Najib - Ismee
Tan Sri Ismee Ismail testifies in SRC International's $1.18 billion suit against Najib Razak and fugitive Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil.
Thu Aug 15 2024

Najib held significant authority in SRC, "I wouldn't refuse his directives" - Former SRC director
Tan Sri Ismee Ismail said he believed Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was trying to do something best for the country and the company.
Mon Jun 10 2024

"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

Ismee did not quit 1MDB because he had confidence in Najib's leadership, court told
The court heard that the US$1.58 billion was used for unspecified "foreign investments".
Thu Apr 07 2022

Former 1MDB director admits RM2.28 bln went into Najib's personal accounts
Contrary the previous testimony in which he said Najib did not benefit from 1MDB monies, Ismee changed his view on the matter.
Thu Apr 07 2022

Board of directors misled on 1MDB investment monies coming back - Witness
The High Court today was told that the 1MDB board of directors (BOD) was misled when its management had given the illusion that 1MDB investment monies were coming back into the state fund in 2014.
Tue Apr 05 2022

"I'm not rescuing the witness but stopping an irrelevant question" - Sri Ram
Gopal Sri Ram today told the High Court that he was not rescuing former 1MDB non-executive director Ismee Ismail but merely stopping an irrelevant question.
Thu Mar 24 2022

1MDB: Prosecution questions relevance of Najib defence's line of questioning
The prosecution in Najib Razak's 1MDB trial today questioned his defence team in posing irrelevant questions to former 1MDB non-executive director Tan Sri Ismee Ismail.
Tue Mar 22 2022

Perhaps I was wrong to assume Najib wanted to continue with RM5 bln bond, says ex-1MDB director
Former non-executive director of 1MDB told the High Court today that he might be wrong in assuming that Najib Razak wanted with the issuance of IMTN bond by TIA in 2009 to proceed.
Thu Mar 17 2022

I was restless, feared for my family's safety during 1MDB investigation, says Ismee
A former non-executive director of 1MDB told the High Court that he felt restless and worried for his family's safety when he was called by the MACC to give his testimony regarding the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Dec 16 2021

Najib signed letter of support for gov't to settle 1MDB's US$3 bln debt - Witness
The High Court was told today that the Malaysian government had taken the responsibility to pay the debts of 1MDB amounting to US$3 billion if the company failed to do so.
Thu Nov 18 2021

1MDB BOD unaware of US$700 million transferred to Jho Low's company - Witness
The High Court was told today that none of the 1MDB Board of Directors (BOD) members was aware of the US$700 million transferred to a company owned by Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.
Wed Nov 17 2021

Jho Low, the man behind the scenes of 1MDB, court told
The High Court here was told today that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low was the man behind the scenes of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Wed Nov 17 2021

Former SRC director files third party notice against Shahrol Azral, Ismee
Mohammed Azhar Osman Khairuddin has filed an application to have two fellow former directors, Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi and Ismee Ismail to indemnify him against all losses.
Mon Aug 30 2021

RM4 billion KWAP loan: SRC files suit against Najib, six others for alleged breach of trust
SRC, now wholly owned by MoF Inc, alleged that Najib had abused his power and obtained personal benefits from SRC funds as well as misappropriated the funds.
Fri May 21 2021

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