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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Paul Stadlen to release RM7.1 million to 1MDB, money laundering case withdrawn - MACC
The money laundering case involving Najib Razak's former media adviser, Paul Stadlen, has been withdrawn after he agreed to voluntarily release RM7,192,873.84 to 1MDB.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
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
Najib to submit objection on articles for defence by Harakah
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will submit a preliminary objection on the use of 20 articles by Harakah and Harakahdaily in their defence over his suit pertaining to 1MDB.
Mon Dec 07 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024