Blogger Raja Petra dies aged 74 in United Kingdom
Raja Petra Kamarudin's death was confirmed by his brother, Raja Idris, this morning.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Call me if you want to return home, Saifuddin tells Raja Petra
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government had never prevented Raja Petra Kamarudin from returning home.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Defamation suit: Court orders Raja Petra to pay Lim Guan Eng RM600,000
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng has won RM600,000 in damages in his defamation suit against blog writer Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin over a series of articles alleging corruption.
Tue May 25 2021
Lim demands RM20 million in damages from Raja Petra
Lim said at the time the articles were published, he was holding a position as Finance Minister and the allegations of corruption were specifically aimed at him as the Penang chief minister.
Wed Apr 14 2021
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Wed Mar 24 2021
April 14: Hearing to assess damages for Lim in defamation suit against Raja Petra
The matter was earlier fixed for hearing before Judge Datin Rohani Ismail today.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Feb 22 for Lim Guan Eng to testify over damages in defamation suit against Raja Petra
Former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng will testify in the High Court on Feb 22 next year in the proceeding to assess the damages in his defamation suit against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Lim Guan Eng to testify in damages assessment hearing of his suit
The assessment of damages is regarding the judgment in default awarded by the High Court to Lim on Feb 28.
Wed Jul 01 2020
Robert Kuok thanks Malaysians for support
Tan Sri Robert Kuok would like to record his appreciation to fellow Malaysians who have spoken up in his support and against attempts to besmirch his reputation and undermine loyalty to the nation.
Tue Mar 06 2018
Police record Raja Petra's statement in United Kingdom
Raja Petra's statement was taken in United Kingdom on Wednesday by an investigating team comprising three police officers from the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters.
Sat Nov 04 2017
Apologise or face legal action, Apandi reminds RPK
However, he said that was not giving any specific time frame for the latter to apologise but it should not be too long following messages and signals sent through the media to Raja Petra Kamarudin.
Tue Oct 31 2017
Bank Negara denies its officers leaked information to WSJ
Bank Negara Malaysia said, the allegations made by Raja Petra Kamaruddin were baseless and it will lodge a police report over the matter.
Sun Jul 12 2015
Two allowed to amend statement of claim
The Court of Appeal today allowed two lieutenant colonels to amend their statement of claim in a defamation suit filed against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin.
Wed Jan 02 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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