Swiss court convicts two executives over $1.8 billion 1MDB fraud
Prosecutors alleged the duo helped set up joint venture with 1MDB by falsely claiming their company, PetroSaudi, was backed by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Malaysia's state fund 1MDB sues PetroSaudi executive, seeking US$1.83 bln
1MDB alleged that PetroSaudi Chief Investment Officer Patrick Mahony aided several individuals to misappropriate its funds.
Fri May 24 2024
Jasmine Loo formerly worked for Jho Low, monthly salary RM45,000
Former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo told the High Court that she once worked at UBG Berhad, a company owned by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Najib never lodged complaint regarding misappropriation of 1MDB funds - Investigating officer
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is accountable for his actions as PM, Minister of Finance and Chairman of 1MDB Advisory Board.
Fri Jan 26 2024
1MDB trial: Talks on diplomatic joint ventures did not go through formal channel - Witness
The discussion did not involve high-ranking govt officials, even though the govt had to bear the loans with issuance of full guarantees.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study
The study aims to dissolve blood clots and tumor cells in the human circulatory system that required an enormous amount of computing power.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Sarawak to be aggressive, but responsible in utilising resources
Resources like oil and gas needed to be made use of as Sarawak needs to expand its economy and shake off the tag of a "rich but poor state".
Thu Oct 20 2022
Najib had decision-making power in 1MDB, not me, says Ahmad Husni
Ahmad Husni said this was evident when Najib went ahead with the 1MDB joint-venture project with PetroSaudi despite the concerns raised.
Thu Jun 23 2022
No sanctions against transfer of 1MBD funds to Petrosaudi - Witness
A bank officer told the High Court that the bank she worked for found no sanctions against the US$10 million transfer from 1MDB to Petrosaudi International Ltd (PSI) in May 2011.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Najib told me not to interfere in 1MDB matters - Ahmad Husni
"Husni, I don't want you to get involved and interfere about (sic) 1MDB". That was what Najib Razak told former Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Ismee did not quit 1MDB because he had confidence in Najib's leadership, court told
The court heard that the US$1.58 billion was used for unspecified "foreign investments".
Thu Apr 07 2022
1MDB gets permission to serve writ of summons to six parties overseas
Judicial Commissioner (JC) Quay Chew Soon allowed the 1MDB's application for leave to serve the writ out of jurisdiction against them.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Hearing of US$340 mln 1MDB-linked suit postponed, prosecution awaits response from UK law firm
The hearing of the government's application to block PSI and its director from using over US$340 million linked to 1MDB has been postponed.
Fri Oct 08 2021
1MDB requests permission to serve writ of summons to six parties overseas
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has filed an application for permission to issue and serve the writ of summons filed by the company against six parties, including two overseas banking firms.
Thu Sep 02 2021
1MDB, M'sian govt sue KPMG for US$5.6 billion
The government of Malaysia, Minister of Finance Inc (MoF Inc), 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and four of its subsidiaries have filed a suit against 44 partners of accounting firm KPMG.
Fri Jul 09 2021
'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