IRB wants Najib's son Nizar to pay RM13.1m in unpaid taxes
PETALING JAYA (Sept 27): Putrajaya is seeking RM13.
Hafarizam seeks transfer of trial to High Court, cites SRC case as reason
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Umno lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun, who is facing two money laundering charges amounting to RM15 million from former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, wants his trial to be transferred to the High Court.
Bakke and Azlan Zainol were the only 1MDB directors doubtful over 1MDB-PSI venture, says witness
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 26): Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh and Tan Sri Azlan Zainol were the only 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) directors who scrutinised the irregularities surrounding the 1MDB-PetroSaudi joint venture (JV) in 2009, which eventually spiralled to burn a sum of US$1.
Malay interest and position the basis for Kampung Baru redevelopment: PM
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 21): Putrajaya's plan to redevelop Kampung Baru will not push the Malay residents away from the historical part of the city, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad assured.
Isa Samad to file representation letter, appoints new lawyers
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad (pictured) will file a representation letter to the Attorney General's Chambers in relation to his criminal breach of trust and graft case involving RM3.
Women power - Driving the nation forward: Zuraida Kamaruddin, Minister of Housing and Local Government
One of the most adored and respected women in Malaysia — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was conferred the title Ibu Negara (Mother of the Nation) this month by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) for her lifelong contribution to the nation, in conjunction with this year’s National Women’s Day which fell on Aug 25.
SRC trial: Zeti and Nor Mohamed among 66 witnesses offered by prosecution to defence
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 27): The prosecution in former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak's SRC International Sdn Bhd trial has offered 66 witnesses to the defence after closing its case today.
Govt stands by its 0.4% poverty rate figure, says Azmin Ali
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 24): The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) is disappointed by the remarks made by United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Professor Philip Alston, who suggested that Malaysia has a poverty rate of about 15%.
High Court allows NFC to amend defence, file counterclaim against govt in RM253.6m suit
KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 22): National Feedlot Corp Sdn Bhd (NFC), National Meatworks Sdn Bhd along with its chairman Datuk Mohd Salleh Ismail and seven others have today indicated that they want to amend their defence and also file a counterclaim against the Malaysian government for its suit filed against them over a RM250 million loan.
Bersatu in favour of Lynas continuing operations
KUANTAN (Aug 22): Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is in favour of Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Lynas) continuing operations of its rare earth plant in Gebeng here because of the huge investment it brought to the country, said the party’s Supreme Council (MT) member Wan Saiful Wan Jan.
