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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Rina Harun urges police to speed up on roadblock harassment probe, torrential rain sets off Indonesia landslide
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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
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