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
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
[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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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