Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam
The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024
PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore
This is the first time the two leaders meet on project site, thus strengthening commitment of both countries on the multi-billion ringgit.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
Fri Nov 03 2023
EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sach Group has been investigated by regulators in at least 14 countries for its role in underwriting the 1MDB bond issues.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon
Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022
EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal
Here's what you should know of the scandal and cases brought against him.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction
Najib starts final attempt to set aside his conviction in a corruption case linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal.
Mon Aug 15 2022
France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say
The scrapping of the multi-billion-dollar submarine contract, struck in 2016, has triggered a diplomatic crisis.
Mon Sep 20 2021
UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry
Young gamers are hosting virtual regional eSports competitions as they shoot to become major players in the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir
Dr Mahathir said if Najib can remember the issue that occurred in 1987/88, then Najib can remember (the event) that he flaunted the kris.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy
The wealthy kingdom funnelled billions in aid to its allies and enemies' enemies in a bid to bolster its position as an Arab powerhouse.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo
A multi-billion dollar Japanese campaign to boost domestic tourism faced as critics worry about the risks spreading the coronavirus.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right
Co-author of the Billion Dollar Whale and Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Tom Wright is a new-found hero for many Malaysians for his part in uncovering the 1MDB scandal.
Tue Sep 25 2018
Malaysia's Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewelry
Former PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak says he shouldnt be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund appearing in his personal account.
Wed Jun 20 2018
MyHSR: The Gold Standard In PMO & Integrated Planning
MyHSR is the multi-billion ringgit mega-project aimed at bringing Singapore and Kuala-Lumpur closer. By cutting travelling time to 90 minutes, this undertaking will bring economic benefits.
Fri May 04 2018
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘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