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.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago · 5 comments
Najib said no need for PetroSaudi assets to be valued twice, court told
Documents show how billions of dollars were moved from one company toanother in the former PM's corruption trial last week'.
By Bede Hong · 4 years ago
‘Christmas came early’ for PetroSaudi execs, court hears
Witness testifies CEO bagged RM255 million commission days after 1MDB transaction went ahead.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago · 1 comment
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.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago
Najib advised against second valuation of PetroSaudi assets, court hears
As then prime minister, his opinion held weight, former 1MDB chief executive says.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago
Najib pushed to secure 1MDB-PetroSaudi deal despite glaring issues, court heard
The decision was made although it resulted in a US$700 million debt.
By Bede Hong · 4 years ago
1MDB relied solely on internet search to verify PetroSaudi assets, court told
Online check revealed nothing more than location of alleged holdings, one of which was on disputed territory, witness says.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago
LIVE: PetroSaudi JV had to be bulldozed through according to Najib’s wishes, says witness
Former PM Najib Razak’s trial enters 26th day.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago
LIVE: Shafee’s eye problem halts proceedings
Lawyers to face judge Mohd Nazlan Ghazali’s court tomorrow to enter submissions for the SRC International case.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago · 2 comments
Najib was ‘emperor’ of 1MDB, says witness
Former PM was ‘ultimate power’ in company, according to Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi.
By Timothy Achariam, Bede Hong · 4 years ago
LIVE: Ex-1MDB CEO to be cross-examined over PetroSaudi JV
Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi will be on the stand for the 7th consecutive day.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago
Jho Low changed 1MDB constitution to give Najib ‘absolute power’, court hears
Accused wanted amendment to make his authority over sovereign wealth fund 'unambigious', says witness.
By Bede Hong, Timothy Achariam · 4 years ago · 1 comment
LIVE: 1MDB-PetroSaudi JV born out of Najib-King Abdullah 'personal relationship', court hears
Former 1MDB chief executive remains on the stand for cross-examination.
By Bede Hong · 4 years ago
Shafee, Najib win right to challenge Sri Ram’s appointment
1MDB trial ‘a nullity’ if lead prosecutor forced to recuse himself.
· 4 years ago
Najib no show in court, in Parliament instead
His lawyer cites the example of late DAP lawmaker Karpal Singh who was allowed to attend parliamentary sessions in the midst of a trial.
By Bede Hong · 4 years ago