Malaysia's jailed ex-PM Najib apologises for mishandling of 1MDB scandal
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak expressed remorse about 1MDB scandal in a letter read at a press conference by his son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib considering new request for a full pardon - lawyer
Datuk Seri Najib Razak had his sentence halved by a pardons board chaired by Malaysia's king last week.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Malaysia pardons panel halves jail sentence of ex-pm Najib
Najib, who is serving a 12-year jail term, will be released in August 2028.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Malaysia set to decide on royal pardon for jailed former PM Najib - media
The Pardons Board is set to meet third week of January and likely to decide Datuk Seri Najib Razak's application for a royal pardon.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Jailed Malaysia ex-PM Najib discharged from hospital after testing negative for COVID-19 - spokesperson
Datuk Seri Najib Razak was admitted to hospital last week after testing positive for COVID-19.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses final bid to review graft conviction
Najib can no longer challenge the conviction in court, but he has applied for a royal pardon.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Malaysia court dismisses govt bid to forfeit millions in assets linked to ex-PM Najib
The High Court dismisses the govt's bid to forfeit more than 2,000 pieces of luxury goods which will now be returned to Najib and his family.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs "proper" medical care, says daughter
Nooryana said doctors prescribed a change in medication and discharged Najib back to Kajang prison where he is serving his sentence.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib seeks royal pardon
The petition is expected to be reviewed by a pardons board headed by the king, which could also consider advice from the the prime minister.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Malaysia ex-PM Najib moves from luxurious lifestyle to lockup
The only time that Najib is likely to leave Kajang, is to attend court hearings in other cases related to 1MDB and other govt agencies.
Wed Aug 24 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's ex-PM Najib arrives at top court for final leg of 1MDB appeal
If Najib's lawyer refused to make any submissions, then the Court might deliver the decision on the spot or postpone it to another date.
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
Malaysia court upholds former PM Najib's guilty verdict in 1MDB-linked case
Shafee Abdullah told the court that Najib would appeal the verdict at the Federal Court, Malaysia's top tribunal.
Wed Dec 08 2021
EXPLAINER - Malaysian ex-PM Najib and the 1MDB scandal
Here are the details of the scandal and the cases brought against Najib Razak.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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