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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
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Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024