KUALA LUMPUR : A former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief financial officer related in the High Court today (Nov 18) … More
Category: Legal
‘Toothless tigers?’: Ex-director says 1MDB board was given misleading info, and ‘used’ to make transactions look legitimate
KUALA LUMPUR : The 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) board had been “used” in order to make the government-owned company’s transactions … More
Najib’s 1MDB trial: Ex-director Ismee says he was worried over decisions made, submitted resignation letter in 2015 but was rejected
KUALA LUMPUR : Tan Sri Ismee Ismail told the High Court today that he wanted to quit as a board … More
Zafrul confirms cabinet discussion after Dr M queries RM100m housing for Najib
Revelation prompts several opposition MPs to voice dissatisfaction. Dr Mahathir Mohamad asks what Najib Razak has done for the country … More
Ex-1MDB director Ismee: Once Najib pre-signs approvals, board also signs without asking much
KUALA LUMPUR : The government-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) directors would sign off on key decisions such as investments without … More
‘We’ve already pushed the button’: How 1MDB’s predecessor TIA continued RM5b fundraising despite Terengganu Sultan’s request to defer
KUALA LUMPUR : The Terengganu ruler Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin had wanted Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) — the predecessor of … More
Ex-1MDB director Ismee: Directors dare not ignore Jho Low’s emails because of close ties to Najib
KUALA LUMPUR : Now-fugitive Low Taek Jho had continued to work behind the scenes in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), as … More
Prosecution withdraws appeal against Ku Nan’s acquittal in RM2 mil graft case
PUTRAJAYA : The prosecution is understood to have withdrawn its appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit former … More
Ex-1MDB CFO says didn’t know millions given to fake Aabar, as same address shared with real Aabar
KUALA LUMPUR : The former chief financial officer of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) today told the court that he was … More
Ex-CFO: 1MDB’s US$3b debt partially used for ‘donations’ to two 1Malaysia foundations
KUALA LUMPUR : A debt of US$3 billion that a 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) subsidiary took on was never used … More
Ex-1MDB CFO: Jho Low told Najib not to say much to KPMG, gave instructions on what to say
KUALA LUMPUR : Now-fugitive Low Taek Jho had in a 2013 email instructed then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak … More
Ex-CEO: RM49m that 1MDB borrowed ended up in Najib’s account
KUALA LUMPUR : A total of RM49 million originating from bank loans taken by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) wound up … More
1MDB replaced auditor KPMG after PM Najib called me personally, says ex-CEO
KUALA LUMPUR : Audit firm KPMG was removed as 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) auditor following pressure from then prime minister … More
AirAsia X says it will give travel credits to passengers affected by its debt restructuring
KUALA LUMPUR : AirAsia X (AAX) has given assurance that it will put in place travelling privileges in the form … More
“No absolute monarchy:” Thousands of Thais march for royal reforms
BANGKOK : Thousands of Thais took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (Nov 14) demanding reforms of the … More
While defending suppression of minority rights, PAS leaders bully reporter
It’s a patriarchal reaction by those used to making stupid statements. COMMENT | It’s been stressful lately if you’re a … More
Cabotage policy: Malaysia justified in protecting local shippers
Malaysia is justified in protecting local shippers under its cabotage policy as it also gives leeway for participation by foreign … More
Kedah to ban all 4D shops, punters told to go to Penang, says report
KUALA LUMPUR : Kedah will ban all 4D lottery shops in the state by not renewing the business licenses issued … More
Guan Eng corruption trial: Preliminary agreement between CZ-BUCG and Penang govt for mega project drafted by private lawyers, bypassed state legal advisor’s office
KUALA LUMPUR : A private legal firm was appointed to draft a preliminary contract between Consortium Zenith-Beijing Urban Construction Group … More
Malaysian drug trafficker ‘accorded full due process’ under law: PM Lee, Minister Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan have replied to their Malaysian counterparts … More
Family of Malaysian Airlines crash victim Glenn Thomas speak in court for first time as four men stand trial for murder
The family of a Blackpool man who was killed when the plane he was travelling in was shot down over … More
Ex-CFO: Najib signed letter of support to guarantee 1MDB subsidiary’s US$3b debt in hasty fundraising, despite MoF misgivings
KUALA LUMPUR : Former finance minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had in 2013 signed off a crucial letter of support … More
Ex-1MDB CFO: Najib ‘ultimate power’ in 1MDB, ‘proxy’ Jho Low said orders came from PM
KUALA LUMPUR : Datuk Seri Najib Razak was the “ultimate power” in government-owned company 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) as all … More
Guan Eng corruption trial: Another witness testifies BUCG had unfair advantage in Penang undersea tunnel project tender
KUALA LUMPUR : The Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) had an advantage over rival companies when it tendered its proposals … More