Timothy Achariam

Timothy is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 02:45 PM

LIVE: 1MDB not licensed to lend money, says ex-CEO

Former 1MDB chief executive Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to the stand on 31st day of ex-PM Najib Razak's trial.

LIVE: 1MDB not licensed to lend money, says ex-CEO

Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019 02:26 PM

1MDB board sought Najib’s advice on second venture with PetroSaudi International

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the board at the time wanted some input from the former prime minister.

1MDB board sought Najib’s advice on second venture with PetroSaudi International

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 05:25 PM

1MDB persuaded to sign up for new deal despite PetroSaudi JV flop, court told

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi says the 1MDB board was persuaded to invest US$1 billion in a French energy firm.

1MDB persuaded to sign up for new deal despite PetroSaudi JV flop, court told

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 03:43 PM

LIVE: Shahrol admits PetroSaudi set up to defraud 1MDB

US$1 billion ‘disappeared’ into bank accounts of PetroSaudi International, Jho Low’s company, court hears.

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LIVE: Shahrol admits PetroSaudi set up to defraud 1MDB

Monday, 04 Nov 2019 11:20 AM

1MDB judge issues reprimand after Najib’s Tg Piai trip

Former PM skips hearing on Thursday after obtaining MC for eye infection but was fit enough to campaign in Johor.

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1MDB judge issues reprimand after Najib’s Tg Piai trip


Friday, 01 Nov 2019 07:57 PM

Selangor unveils RM2.3 billion budget for 2020

MB says budget expected to have RM1.33 million deficit due to substantive development allocation.

Selangor unveils RM2.3 billion budget for 2020

Thursday, 31 Oct 2019 04:05 PM

1MDB trial postponed again over Najib’s eye problems

His condition is said to be possibly more serious than conjunctivitis.

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1MDB trial postponed again over Najib’s eye problems

Thursday, 31 Oct 2019 03:39 PM

LTTE detainees face more charges

They were all accused of using their social media to support defunct group.

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Thursday, 31 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

12 Tamil Tiger suspects to face further charges today

DAP duo among group charged with terrorism earlier. 

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019 02:48 PM

‘Christmas came early’ for PetroSaudi execs, court hears

Witness testifies CEO bagged RM255 million commission days after 1MDB transaction went ahead.

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‘Christmas came early’ for PetroSaudi execs, court hears

Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019 01:00 PM

LIVE: Director of 1MDB-PSI joint venture got US$85 million commission, court hears

Former 1MDB chief executive Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi returns to stand on 28th day of Najib Razak's trial.

LIVE: Director of 1MDB-PSI joint venture got US$85 million commission, court hears

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019 06:30 PM

Najib advised against second valuation of PetroSaudi assets, court hears

As then prime minister, his opinion held weight, former 1MDB chief executive says.

Najib advised against second valuation of PetroSaudi assets, court hears

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019 04:15 PM

LIVE: Witness says deal with Jho Low’s Good Star Ltd ‘a sham’

Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi is expected to elaborate on failed PetroSaudi International joint venture.

LIVE: Witness says deal with Jho Low’s Good Star Ltd ‘a sham’

Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019 02:41 PM

1MDB not informed its US$1 billion investment would be split, says witness

Ex-CEO accepted in good faith that was how the money should flow, court hears.

1MDB not informed its US$1 billion investment would be split, says witness

Sunday, 27 Oct 2019 04:06 PM

Scrap Sosma now, urges Waytha

It violates basic human rights, says minister.

Scrap Sosma now, urges Waytha