Ahmad Zahid sourced funds elsewhere for mosque project after YAB account was frozen
The project manager said he was aware of the matter because it was a point of discussion at the site of the RM43.7 million project.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Ahmad Zahid had never instructed me to use YAB funds to pay insurance, road tax, credit cards - Witness
Datuk Rosiah Osman also said she managed YAB cheques because the foundation did not have any support staff like accountant or secretary.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Zahid used personal credit cards to purchase YAB donation item first - Witness
Datuk Rosiah Osman who was Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's executive secretary, said the purchases were reimbursed from YAB funds.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Ahmad Zahid's Yayasan Akalbudi trial rescheduled to April
Ahmad Zahid's defence trial for CBT, corruption and money laundering involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds has been rescheduled to resume on April 10.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Zahid withdraws appeal to obtain recorded statements of witnesses from MACC
Ahmad Zahid has withdrawn an application to obtain recorded statements of witnesses from the MACC in the case involving YAB funds.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial postponed next year
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's corruption trial involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds has been postponed to January next year pending an appeal over a ruling in relation to witnesses' statements.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Ahmad Zahid often gave donations, alms using own money - Witness
Two senior officers told the High Court today that Ahmad Zahid often gave donations and alms using his own money and funds from Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB).
Tue Nov 01 2022
Police uncover drug processing lab with arrest of married couple
Soffian said investigations also found that the heroin produced by the couple was in high demand among buyers because it had "more kick".
Fri Oct 14 2022
Court allows prosecution's bid to impeach defence witness in Ahmad Zahid's trial
The High Court allowed the prosecution's application to impeach the third defence witness in Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial involving YAB funds.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Court accepts major portion of Fadzlette's statement in Ahmad Zahid's trial
The High Court accepted a major portion of a witness statement by Ahmad Zahid's former press secretary in the former deputy prime minister's corruption trial involving YAB funds.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Ahmad Zahid completes testimony against corruption charges
After 17 days on the witness stand, Ahmad Zahid finally completed giving evidence to defend himself today against charges of corruption involving tens of millions of ringgit belonging to YAB.
Tue Aug 30 2022
I do not use YAB's fund for personal interest, despite being it's founder, says Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid said the funds are used for activities allowed under the Memorandum and Articles of Association or YAB's objectives.
Tue Aug 30 2022
I will reject contributions if I know they are from illegal activities - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court that as a Muslim, he would reject donations channelled to YAB if he knew they had come from illegal activities.
Mon Aug 29 2022
RM13.25 million contribution meant for YAB welfare activities - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court today that a donation of RM13.25 million from a businessman, Junaith Asharab Md Shariff, was meant for YAB welfare activities.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Lawyers down with COVID-19, Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial postponed
The High Court today postponed the hearing of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's corruption case relating to YAB funds to Aug 22 as two of his lawyers are down with COVID-19.
Fri Aug 05 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