Hearing of Tommy Thomas' application to recuse judge postponed to Dec 9
The hearing of Tommy Thomas' recusal application for JC Roz Mawar Rozain in Shahrir Ab Samad's suit has been postponed.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Tommy Thomas fails to strike out lawsuit by Shahrir Samad, trial to begin in March 2026
High Court orders lawsuit brought by Tan Sri Shahrir Ab Samad to go to trial, starting in March 2026.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Tommy Thomas insisted MACC to prosecute Shahrir although IP was incomplete, court told
The High Court was told today that former A-G Tommy Thomas insisted the MACC prosecute Shahrir Ab Samad even though the IPs were incomplete.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Najib replaced Shahrir's RM1 mln pension money used for political activities - Witness
The High Court today was told that the RM1 million which Shahrir Ab Samad received from Najib Razak was to replace the former's pension money, which was used for political activities.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Najib not prepared to testify in Shahrir's trial today without lawyer's presence, court sets Jan 5
Najib said his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah could not be in court today as he was out of town.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Prosecution's star witness unwell, court postpones Shahrir Samad's case to Dec 22
The trial of Shahrir Ab Samad, who is charged with failing to declare the RM1 million he received from Najib Razak to the IRB, was postponed.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Najib himself gave Shahrir RM1 million cheque - MACC officer
A MACC officer told the High Court that her investigation revealed Najib Razak himself gave the cheque of RM1 million to Shahrir Ab Samad in 2013.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Shahrir needs to report the RM1 million received to IRB - IRB officer
It is the responsibility of taxpayers to report their income and for certain categories, commission and rental money are also income.
Tue Dec 13 2022
No instructions for audit review on RM1 mln received by Shahrir, says IRB officer
The High Court was told the IRB did not conduct an audit regarding the RM1 million allegedly received by Shahrir Samad from Najib Razak.
Fri Nov 04 2022
I was not asked to assess RM1 mln received by Shahrir - IRB officer
An IRB officer told the High Court that a MACC investigating officer did not ask him to make an assessment to determine whether RM1 million received by Shahrir Ab Samad was an income or not.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Shahrir never declared income exceeding RM1 mln from 2013-2018 - Witness
The High Court was told that Shahrir Ab Samad never declared an income exceeding RM1 million for the assessment years 2013-2018 to the IRB.
Wed Oct 05 2022
RM1 mln deposited into Shahrir's joint account with wife - Bank manager
The High Court was told that there was a deposit of RM1 million made into a Public Islamic Bank joint account in the name of Shahrir Ab Samad and his wife, Shahrizan Abdullah.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Shahrir gave cheque worth RM63,800 for roof work - Witness
A contractor told the High Court that he received RM63,800 from Shahrir Ab Samad in connection with roof rehabilitation works for three blocks of the Puri Langkasuka project in Larkin.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Shahrir Samad did not know source of RM1 mln received from Najib - Witness
A bank manager told the High Court that Shahrir Ab Samad did not know from where Najib Razak acquired the RM1 million which was given to him.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Bank manager confirms Shahrir received cheque for RM1 mil from Najib
A bank manager told the high court here today that Shahrir Ab Samad received a cheque for RM1 million from Najib Razak, nine years ago.
Thu Aug 11 2022
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024