Appeals Court allows MACC's appeal to forfeit property belonging to Mohd Arif
MACC has succeeded in its appeal to forfeit cash amounting to RM540,000 and eight gold pieces belonging to former Rural and Regional Development Ministry Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Arif.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-ministry sec-gen for abetment in graft
Judicial Commissioner Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the ruling when striking out an appeal by Mohd Arif, 64, to set aside the conviction and sentence meted out by the Sessions Court here on Nov 14, 2018.
Tue Mar 23 2021
MACC fails to forfeit money, assets seized from former Rural and Regional Development Ministry's sec-gen
In the judgment, Muhammad Jamil said MACC failed to prove that the sealed assets were used in wrongdoings under the MACC Act.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Former ministry sec-gen, son claim trial to graft charge
A former Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general and his son were charged in the Sessions Court here today with corruption involving RM550,000.
Tue Feb 21 2017
Another civil servant arrested for taking bribe in Johor
An assistant land officer at a district land office in Johor has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today for allegedly taking bribe.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Ministry sec-gen's alleged corruption: MACC seizes RM550,000 Friday
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday seized RM550,000 at the house of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Sec-gen graft case: MACC seize documents from office
According to an MACC source, the documents were recovered during a raid on Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman's office in Putrajaya today.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Mohd Arif is new Rural and Regional Development Ministry sec-gen
Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman replaces Datuk Seri Ibrahim Muhamad whose contract service has expired.
Fri Oct 16 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?
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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