#1mdb

NFA for Apandi: Lawyer asks why cops ended 1MDB probe within months

NFA for Apandi: Lawyer asks why cops ended 1MDB probe within months

Sangeet says court acknowledged serious questions that were raised about ex-AG's conduct.
COMMENT | Would Shafee finally be cited for contempt?

COMMENT | Would Shafee finally be cited for contempt?

Up to court of law to decide whether lawyer is guilty or innocent.
Najib concedes in court that RM42m SRC funds not Saudi donation

Najib concedes in court that RM42m SRC funds not Saudi donation

However, the ex-PM maintains that he was led to believe that it was.
COMMENT | Najib must pay for his crimes

COMMENT | Najib must pay for his crimes

He abused his power to enable 1MDB theft.
MACC expects to recover RM5b out of remaining RM12b lost in 1MDB

MACC expects to recover RM5b out of remaining RM12b lost in 1MDB

Azam unsure if assets will be recovered within the year, but efforts are underway.
COMMENT | 'A' for Apandi: How ex-AG avoided accountability

COMMENT | 'A' for Apandi: How ex-AG avoided accountability

Most governance failures happen quietly inside offices, look lawful on paper, hide behind discretion.
COMMENT | From fairy tales to fraud: Theatre of deception

COMMENT | From fairy tales to fraud: Theatre of deception

Judge in 1MDB case strips 'Arab donation defence' of any plausibility.
1MDB conviction narrows Najib's hope for early release in 2026

1MDB conviction narrows Najib's hope for early release in 2026

Ex-PM could've been out for good behaviour in eight months' time.
What about Apandi's role in 1MDB scandal?

What about Apandi's role in 1MDB scandal?

Duo from DAP argue wrongdoing not Najib's fault alone.
SRC: Najib's 1MDB conviction opens recharge window in RM27m case

SRC: Najib's 1MDB conviction opens recharge window in RM27m case

Ex-PM was granted DNAA in another SRC case as key documents were held in 1MDB trial.
Pua asks Apandi whose intelligence lapsed, Ong hopes Najib won't appeal

Pua asks Apandi whose intelligence lapsed, Ong hopes Najib won't appeal

Former Damansara MP questions if ex-AG was insulting the rakyat for electing Najib.
Key takeaways from 1MDB grounds of verdict

Key takeaways from 1MDB grounds of verdict

8-hour ruling on Friday convicted Najib of all four power abuse, 21 money laundering charges.
1MDB: 'Sometimes one has to pay for lapse of intelligence,' says Apandi

1MDB: 'Sometimes one has to pay for lapse of intelligence,' says Apandi

Ex-AG who cleared Najib previously responds to ex-PM’s recent convictions.

1MDB whistleblower hails Najib's convictions, says 'justice matters'

1MDB whistleblower hails Najib's convictions, says 'justice matters'

UPDATED 5PM | Court ruling sends Justo down memory lane.
Najib verdict not the end of fight against kleptocracy, says Bersih

Najib verdict not the end of fight against kleptocracy, says Bersih

Watchdog also urges govt not to renew MACC chief's contract for a third term.
COMMENT | 1MDB trial: A bad case from the get-go?

COMMENT | 1MDB trial: A bad case from the get-go?

Shafee appears unable to rein in bitterness after losing trial.
Najib's 'Arab donor' claim a forgery, but what about the proponents?

Najib's 'Arab donor' claim a forgery, but what about the proponents?

Many senior Umno figures, past and present, had defended the claim as legitimate.
My struggle is not to evade responsibility, but uphold justice: Najib

My struggle is not to evade responsibility, but uphold justice: Najib

Ex-PM will continue to assert his rights through legal channels.
We'll file an appeal on Monday, Shafee says after 'losing all'

We'll file an appeal on Monday, Shafee says after 'losing all'

UPDATED 11.24PM | Senior lawyer looks forward to arguing case in Court of Appeal 'for real'.
Najib gets 15 years' jail, RM11.38b fine for 1MDB

Najib gets 15 years' jail, RM11.38b fine for 1MDB

UPDATED 10.24PM | If he cannot pay the fine, he will have to serve up to 10 more years in jail.
Najib never interfered with 1MDB probes: Shafee tells court in mitigation

Najib never interfered with 1MDB probes: Shafee tells court in mitigation

UPDATED 7.53PM | Other mitigating factors include alleged lack of fair trial for ex-PM in SRC case.
MACC chief hails 1MDB investigators after Najib's conviction

MACC chief hails 1MDB investigators after Najib's conviction

Azam also thanked local, foreign agencies that helped MACC during investigations.
1MDB: Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

1MDB: Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

UPDATED 5.33PM | Prosecution has proven its case beyond reasonable doubt, judge rules.
Judge: Najib 'no country bumpkin' to feign ignorance over 1MDB fraud

Judge: Najib 'no country bumpkin' to feign ignorance over 1MDB fraud

Sequerah notes ex-PM's political and governance experience, and his family background.