Explainer: Can Trump use political donations to pay for legal defense?
Leadership PACs, such as Trump's Save America committee, raise money from donors to support political campaigns in the United States.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Former US President Trump has spent $40 million on legal fees - reports
Donald Trump is paying legal fees with cash from political donations in the first half of 2023.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Ahmad Zahid received gratification for himself - DPP
Abdul Malik said the contributions were delivered by UKSB's officers to Ahmad Zahid personally and went into UMNO's account as 'political donation'.
Mon Sep 05 2022
If I were a bribe-taker, donation cheques would have been made in my name - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court that if he were a bribe-taker, the cheques of RM2 million he received would have been in his name and not marked as a political donation.
Mon Aug 22 2022
I never used RM6 million political donation for personal benefit - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court that he had never used the RM6 million allegedly received as a political donation from the deputy managing director of DGB Chew Ben Ben for personal benefit.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Ahmad Zahid asked UKSB to make donations to UMNO - Witness
The High Court was told that Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had asked Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) to give financial aid as political donations to UMNO.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Shahril, names of former MCA members also stated in ledger of UKSB's recipients of political funds, court told
The High Court was today told that UMNO Information Chief Shahril Sufian Hamdan, former ministers Chan Kong Choy and Ong Ka Chuan were also given political donations by UKSB.
Mon Jul 25 2022
UKSB gave RM2.6 mln in political donations to Dr Mahathir - Witness
Tan also told the court that UKSB had also given political contributions to Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Money to Zahid was a political fund not corruption - Witness
The Shah Alam High Court was told today that the money given by Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was a political donation.
Thu May 19 2022
No receipts from BN, UMNO for RM6.5 mln political donation Witness
Saidi Abang Samsudin told the High Court that no receipts were received from BN and UMNO for the political donation amounting to RM6.5 million given to Datin Seri Rosmah.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Political Donations and Expenditure Act will not be tabled before GE14 - Paul Low
He said the technical committee on the matter was in the process of formulating the new act.
Sun Sep 03 2017
AG to study probe papers on RM2.6 billion donation closely
Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has his work cut-out for him, having to go through evidence compiled from more than 100 witnesses.
Fri Jan 08 2016
I'll give full cooperation to MACC, says Najib
The Prime Minister says he will give his statement to the anti-corruption agency so that the probe over the RM2.6 billion political donation can be completed soonest.
Thu Nov 12 2015
Nov 18 decision on Anina's bid to stay Najib's application to strike out suit
Anina Saadudin had applied to stay the striking out application pending the outcome of her other suit challenging the termination of her UMNO membership.
Thu Oct 29 2015
Anina's suit: Court to decide tomorrow on Najib's stay application
Tomorrow, the KL High Court will decide whether to allow the Prime Minister's application to stay proceedings on the suit filed by Anina Saadudin on the RM2.6 billion political donation.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
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