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

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

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

Najib said no need for PetroSaudi assets to be valued twice, court told

‘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

‘Christmas came early’ for PetroSaudi execs, court hears

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

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

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 advised against second valuation of PetroSaudi assets, court hears


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

Najib pushed to secure 1MDB-PetroSaudi deal despite glaring issues, court heard

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

1MDB relied solely on internet search to verify PetroSaudi assets, court told

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: PetroSaudi JV had to be bulldozed through according to Najib’s wishes, says witness

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

LIVE: Shafee’s eye problem halts proceedings

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

Najib was ‘emperor’ of 1MDB, says witness

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

LIVE: Ex-1MDB CEO to be cross-examined over PetroSaudi JV

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

Jho Low changed 1MDB constitution to give Najib ‘absolute power’, court hears

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

LIVE: 1MDB-PetroSaudi JV born out of Najib-King Abdullah 'personal relationship', court hears

Shafee, Najib win right to challenge Sri Ram’s appointment

1MDB trial ‘a nullity’ if lead prosecutor forced to recuse himself.

· 4 years ago

Shafee, Najib win right to challenge Sri Ram’s appointment

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

Najib no show in court, in Parliament instead