Winners and losers

Najib Razak has suffered a major setback to his political comeback while a new Covid-19 cluster may soon emerge among his supporters.

· 3 years ago

Winners and losers

After 14 months, Najib’s SRC International trial to conclude this week 

RM42 million allegedly transferred into former PM’s AmBank accounts in 2014.

By Bede Hong · 3 years ago · 1 comment

After 14 months, Najib’s SRC International trial to conclude this week 

[LISTEN] The People v Najib Razak EP 86: I rest my case

AFTER nearly a year of hearings, Najib Razak’s SRC International case finally has an end in sight. Najib’s lead counse...

By The Malaysian Insight · 4 years ago

Dzulkifli Ahmad ‘shocked’ when MACC wanted to charge Najib, court hears

Investigators had produced a statement confirming the RM2.6 billion was a donation, says former anti-graft chief.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 4 comments

Dzulkifli Ahmad ‘shocked’ when MACC wanted to charge Najib, court hears

MACC did not get to question Saudi prince, says officer

Investigators met Najib's alleged benefactor in Riyadh but could not interview him, court hears.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

MACC did not get to question Saudi prince, says officer


[LISTEN] The People v Najib Razak EP 81: The Najib paradox

ON January 11, 2010, it seemed that Najib Razak was both in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia at the same time. Previous witnes...

By The Malaysian Insight · 4 years ago

Witness ‘misled’ on purpose of RM170 million in transfers

Construction company head Rosman Abdullah says he had no reason to doubt Jho Low at first.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

Witness ‘misled’ on purpose of RM170 million in transfers

Najib’s lawyers withdraw Australian handwriting expert as witness

No reasons given as to why Dr Steven Strach is no longer needed.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 4 comments

Najib’s lawyers withdraw Australian handwriting expert as witness

SRC trial recap: Ex-ministers and diplomat testify on alleged donation to Najib

Jamil Khir Baharom and Anifah Aman say they remember a meeting with the late Saudi ruler offered Najib political donation.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

SRC trial recap: Ex-ministers and diplomat testify on alleged donation to Najib

Joanna Yu, Nik Faisal in close contact on Najib's accounts, says witness

I acted on ex-AmBank relationship manager's instructions, says former colleague. 

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

Joanna Yu, Nik Faisal in close contact on Najib's accounts, says witness

Shafee mum after meeting judge on contempt bid against Kit Siang

Meeting with SRC International trial judge over show-cause papers.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 1 comment

Shafee mum after meeting judge on contempt bid against Kit Siang

Apandi did no wrong in clearing me, says Najib

Accused also denies he had the man appointed to the Tabung Haji board the same year he was exonerated of wrongdoing.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

Apandi did no wrong in clearing me, says Najib

Najib’s forged signature claim an ‘afterthought’, prosecution tells court

Deputy public prosecutor argues against allowing defence’s application for expert to verify accused’s handwriting

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago

Najib’s forged signature claim an ‘afterthought’, prosecution tells court

Prosecution accuses Najib of lying about gift to ex-Qatar PM’s wife

The prosecution suggests a letter of acknowledgement on the gifts was created to explain almost RM3.3 million in missing funds.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 2 comments

Prosecution accuses Najib of lying about gift to ex-Qatar PM’s wife

Najib again relies on ‘too busy running country’ defence

Former PM tells court he cannot remember signing SRC International documents, alleges some may be forgeries.

By Bede Hong · 4 years ago · 4 comments

Najib again relies on ‘too busy running country’ defence