Former 1MDB CEO admits being controlled by Jho Low 'to certain extent'
Former CEO of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) admitted at the High Court today that he was, to a certain extent, under the control of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.
Tue Nov 09 2021
1MDB trial adjourned to 2.30 pm as Najib needs to attend critical BN meeting
High Court Judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah allowed Najib's application to cut short the morning session at 10.45 am.
Wed Aug 18 2021
No deal with prosecution to remove name from lawsuit - Former 1MDB CEO
A former CEO of 1MDB told the High Court here today that there was no deal between him and the prosecution for his name to be dropped from the government's lawsuit against him.
Tue Aug 17 2021
1MDB intended to pay off its bank loans, debts from IPO proceeds, court told
The High Court here today heard that the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) intended to use the proceeds from its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to pay off its existing bank loans and debts.
Thu May 27 2021
1MDB board in 'sandiwara' on overseas funds belonging to UMNO - Witness
Former CEO of 1MDB told the High Court here today that the 1MDB board of directors was involved in a 'sandiwara' to conceal the overseas funds of the sovereign wealth fund belonged to UMNO.
Thu May 27 2021
Prosecution objects validity of signatures in bank transfers raised by defence
The validity of signatures on key bank documents for millions of ringgit of transfers was raised by Najib's defence team during the trial of his 1MDB case today.
Wed May 19 2021
Ex-1MDB CEO has suspicions on illegal activities in 1MDB between Najib and Jho Low
Former 1MDB CEO told the High Court today he had suspicions that some illegal activities were happening in the company between Najib and Jho Low.
Mon May 17 2021
I believe UMNO benefited from 1MDB - Former 1MDB CEO
Former 1MDB CEO said he still believed that UMNO had benefited from the sovereign wealth fund despite the absence of evidence of monies being sent to the political party.
Mon Feb 15 2021
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Mon Feb 15 2021
Jho Low's advice on financial matters did not always make sense - Witness
Mohd Hazem Abd Rahman said this during cross-examination by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah
Mon Feb 15 2021
1MDB trial adjourned to noon as witness is unwell
Sequerah ordered the witness to do a swab test and adjourned the trial to 1 pm.
Wed Feb 10 2021
"Follow directions or leave" is 1MDB'S culture, says ex-CEO
This was revealed by the 10th prosecution witness, Mohd Hazem Abd Rahman, 47, during the cross-examination by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razaks lawyer, Wan Aizuddin Wan Mohammed.
Mon Feb 08 2021
1MDB: Ex-CEO hesitant to confirm bonds were raised to embezzle proceeds
The defence in the 1MDB trial suggested that a US investment bank has helped the sovereign wealth fund raise billions to gain profit.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Najib was 1MDB showrunner - Former CEO
Former 1MDB CEO told the High Court today the real shareholder of 1MDB was the government and the show was run by Najib Razak.
Tue Jan 05 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: 1MDB funds spent on land purchase, Apple product launch
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Tue Sep 15 2020
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024