Timothy Achariam

Timothy is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Saturday, 22 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

Malaysia stays on US human trafficking report’s Tier 2 watch list

Govt doesn't fully meet minimum standards for elimination of trafficking, but is making significant efforts to do so.

Malaysia stays on US human trafficking report’s Tier 2 watch list

Friday, 21 Jun 2019 08:22 PM

1MDB money recipients welcome ‘chance to clear name in court’

They also offer MACC their fullest cooperation in its investigations.

1MDB money recipients welcome ‘chance to clear name in court’

Friday, 21 Jun 2019 01:05 PM

MACC to grill Hishammuddin over land deals

Ex-defence minister to record statement on swaps under his watch during BN era.

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MACC to grill Hishammuddin over land deals

Friday, 21 Jun 2019 10:58 AM

MACC files forfeiture suit to recover RM270 million in 1MDB funds

Latheefa Koya says money disbursed to 41 people from ex-PM Najib Razak's bank account.

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MACC files forfeiture suit to recover RM270 million in 1MDB funds

Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 08:27 PM

‘Higher-up’ referred to was Najib, witness tells court

Forme SRC International director says he was unable to make decisions as the accused was consulted on all company matters.

‘Higher-up’ referred to was Najib, witness tells court


Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 05:00 PM

LIVE: Anonymous call from MACC officer in 2015 urged ex-SRC International director to flee

Suboh Md Yassin says he fled to Bangkok for a month where a mysterious man gave him ticket to Abu Dhabi.

LIVE: Anonymous call from MACC officer in 2015 urged ex-SRC International director to flee

Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 04:00 PM

I fled as I was afraid of Najib, ex-SRC International director tells court

Suboh Md Yassin has testified that he fled to Bangkok after the 1MDB scandal broke in 2015.

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I fled as I was afraid of Najib, ex-SRC International director tells court

Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 01:20 PM

‘Protected’ SRC International witness appears in court

MACC places 2nd most-mentioned figure in trial under witness protection after his surrender last June.

‘Protected’ SRC International witness appears in court

Thursday, 20 Jun 2019 12:12 PM

SRC International loan expedited as it was ‘PM’s company’, court told

Najib Razak’s defence team terms description hearsay.

SRC International loan expedited as it was ‘PM’s company’, court told

Wednesday, 19 Jun 2019 07:02 PM

Only 1 of 3 Finance Ministry loans to SRC International got cabinet nod, court heard

The loans amounting to RM650 million were made out in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Only 1 of 3 Finance Ministry loans to SRC International got cabinet nod, court heard

Wednesday, 19 Jun 2019 03:50 PM

LIVE: Govt owes KWAP RM4.15 billion due to SRC International default, says witness

41st witness, a Finance Ministry official, tells court Treasury has to pick up the tab because 1MDB-linked firm has not been repaying loan to pension fund.

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LIVE: Govt owes KWAP RM4.15 billion due to SRC International default, says witness

Wednesday, 19 Jun 2019 11:44 AM

Govt still paying off RM4.15 billion SRC International debt, court told

Entity owes KWAP principal debt plus interest for unpaid govt-guaranteed loans issued in 2011 and 2012.

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Govt still paying off RM4.15 billion SRC International debt, court told

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019 06:47 PM

Najib sat in cabinet meetings he should have recused himself from, court hears

Ex-deputy chief cabinet secretary says ministers leave voluntarily when their vested interests are being discussed. 

Najib sat in cabinet meetings he should have recused himself from, court hears

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019 04:20 PM

LIVE: Najib signed memo to back SRC International loan, says 40th witness

Witness says the former PM was empowered to determine terms of the RM4 billion loan. 

LIVE: Najib signed memo to back SRC International loan, says 40th witness

Tuesday, 18 Jun 2019 02:27 PM

No objection from BN ministers on SRC International RM4 billion loan

Witness has testified that Najib Razak tabled a memorandum to be empowered to determine the terms of the loans.

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No objection from BN ministers on SRC International RM4 billion loan