News by Timothy Achariam

Deloitte PLT partner Mark Evelyn Thomson and two former auditors of the firm have launched a legal challenge against the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) over its probe into their roles in the 1MDB audit for 2013 and 2014.

The application was postponed because Shafee is on medical leave due to an issue with his wrist.

Justice Mohamed Zaini Mazlan made the offer to lawyers today, as he is also the presiding judge in Rosmah’s first corruption trial relating to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for rural schools in Sarawak. 

The vote ended with 111 MPs in favour and 108 MPs against the passing of the budget. One MP was absent out of the 220 members. The 111 votes represent a simple majority.

The government is seeking to recover 263 pieces of branded handbags, 40 pieces of branded watches, 27 pairs of branded shoes, cash in various denominations including some RM725,000, 26 Nissan Urvan vehicles, and a Nissan X-Trail.

Out of the 1,229 new cases, 1,227 were local transmissions, while two were imported. 

Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah: Selangor still reported the highest number of daily (new) cases at 823, followed by Sabah at 429 and Kuala Lumpur at 238

Saidi denied any oral agreement between him and Rayyan concerning the RM10 million to be paid to the latter. 

Another 22 MPs did not vote.

“I want the Prime Minister himself to stand up and answer about this allocation [increase].”