1MDB: Singapore directs Falcon Bank to stop operations in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has asked Swiss wealth manager Falcon Private Bank Ltd to cease operations in the city state over lapses related to handling 1MDB fund flows.
Tue Oct 11 2016
1MDB: Swiss bank BSI challenges FINMA sanctions
Swiss bank BSI said it has appealed a ruling ordering its dissolution over links to the 1MDB.
Thu Jun 23 2016
BSI says bank's new management not linked to 1MDB
The newly appointed chief executive of Swiss bank BSI insisted that the current management was not implicated in the 1MDB case.
Fri May 27 2016
Singapore kicks out Swiss bank linked to 1MDB
Singapore's central bank on Tuesday said it has ordered the closure of the local branch of Swiss bank BSI, which has been linked to a scandal at Malaysia's troubled state fund 1MDB.
Tue May 24 2016
The Netherlands request info on Dutch-held accounts in Swiss bank UBS
The Netherlands have requested information on a large number of Swiss bank accounts held by residents of its country in connection with a tax probe, Swiss authorities confirmed.
Sat Sep 26 2015
1MDB says not aware of accounts being frozen
1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) today denied any knowledge of its bank accounts in Switzerland being frozen.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Najib's supporters must pledge support for 1MDB too - Tun M
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urges all quarters who had voiced their support towards Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to also declare their support over the countrys investment in 1MDB.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Swiss central bank hard hit by gold price fall
Switzerland's central bank said on Monday it lost billions in 2013 amid a sharp drop in gold prices.
Tue Jan 07 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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