Ravin Palanisamy

Ravin is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Monday, 09 Dec 2019 07:40 PM

Apandi to testify in Najib’s SRC International trial

Former A-G will be called as defence witness following disputes over veracity of document that ex-PM’s lawyer wants tendered as evidence.

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Apandi to testify in Najib’s SRC International trial

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 06:30 PM

Najib explains lack of police report over account irregularities

The former prime minister says he did not want to be seen as interfering with ongoing investigations at the time.

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Najib explains lack of police report over account irregularities

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 03:50 PM

Najib defends credit card spending in SRC International trial

He says he had absolute discretion to use donated funds in his personal accounts.

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Najib defends credit card spending in SRC International trial

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 02:40 PM

LIVE: Defence wants expert to verify exhibits, told to submit formal request

Accused addresses allegations he embezzled RM42 million in public funds.

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LIVE: Defence wants expert to verify exhibits, told to submit formal request

Monday, 09 Dec 2019 12:56 PM

Najib says didn’t verify Saudi donation with foreign ministry

Jho Low’s role and late King Abdullah’s expressed support gave former PM no reason to doubt donation authenticity.  

Najib says didn’t verify Saudi donation with foreign ministry


Friday, 06 Dec 2019 08:14 PM

Suspend me over ‘ash row’, I don’t care, says Umno man

Tajuddin Abdul Rahman is in hot water after he asked another lawmaker if the holy ashes on his forehead were Chin Peng's ashes.

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Suspend me over ‘ash row’, I don’t care, says Umno man

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 06:06 PM

Saudi ruler gave US$800 million in 2013, Najib tells court

King Abdullah saw Malaysia as a model Islamic nation and didn’t want an Arab Spring-like uprising here, says former PM.

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Saudi ruler gave US$800 million in 2013, Najib tells court

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 04:00 PM

LIVE: After informed of money, I told aide to return RM2 billion, Najib tells court

Ex-PM gives sworn testimony in SRC International trial’s defence stage.

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LIVE: After informed of money, I told aide to return RM2 billion, Najib tells court

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 02:07 PM

Saudi king gave millions as he was wowed by Malaysia’s Islam, Najib says

Former PM testifies Jho Low organised meetings between him and King Abdullah in Riyadh, Jeddah.

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Saudi king gave millions as he was wowed by Malaysia’s Islam, Najib says

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 01:55 PM

Najib first met ‘successful’ Jho Low in 2007

Penang-born businessman facilitated meetings with Middle-Eastern business players, court hears.

Najib first met ‘successful’ Jho Low in 2007

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 12:36 PM

Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Former PM tells court his only aim was the entity's success for the benefit of the country.

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Najib denies personal interest in SRC International

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

Confident Umno roaring back at AGM

String of by-election victories since GE14, pact with PAS lift Malay nationalist party’s spirits.

Confident Umno roaring back at AGM

Wednesday, 04 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

No slot for Najib at Umno general assembly

Ex-president basking in newfound popularity but party mindful of high-profile court cases.

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No slot for Najib at Umno general assembly

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 06:38 PM

Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Former PM says remarks taken out of context, do not make sense.

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Najib denies giving ‘veiled direction’ on SRC International loan

Tuesday, 03 Dec 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears

Hearing heats up as former PM gives his sworn testimony.

LIVE: Najib not involved in setting up SRC International, court hears