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Ex-1MDB chair testifies Najib didn't intimidate KPMG auditor

Ex-1MDB chair testifies Najib didn't intimidate KPMG auditor

1MDB TRIAL | Defence witness backs ex-premier's version of event.
May 18 to hear 1MDB whistleblower's criminal defamation appeal

May 18 to hear 1MDB whistleblower's criminal defamation appeal

Case is linked to Terengganu sultanah.
Nothing sinister in Najib's 1MDB-Goldman Sachs meeting: Ex-chair

Nothing sinister in Najib's 1MDB-Goldman Sachs meeting: Ex-chair

UPDATED 2.30PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Che Lodin testifies that Jho Low was in the next room when meeting took place.
Whither US$248m, Guan Eng asks after 1MDB suit dropped

Whither US$248m, Guan Eng asks after 1MDB suit dropped

Public interest requires a full accounting, says ex-finance minister.
1MDB withdraws US$248m lawsuit against Riza, Red Granite Pictures

1MDB withdraws US$248m lawsuit against Riza, Red Granite Pictures

No reason given for withdrawal, report says.
Najib's call was so 1MDB made decision 'efficiently': Ex-director

Najib's call was so 1MDB made decision 'efficiently': Ex-director

UPDATED 4.10PM | Witness backs Najib contention he did not pressure board.
COMMENT | MACC in the dock over cut-and-paste job

COMMENT | MACC in the dock over cut-and-paste job

This raises serious questions about the graft investigators' competency.
I only 'cut and pasted' Arab donor statement, MACC officer testifies

I only 'cut and pasted' Arab donor statement, MACC officer testifies

UPDATED 2.48PM | 1MDB TRIAL | Defence witness says he did not ask additional questions from the purported royal's attorney.
Najib's lawyers unable to find defence witness

Najib's lawyers unable to find defence witness

Ex-premier seeks Brian Chia's testimony for 1MDB trial.
MACC officer testifying for Najib denies ex-PM helped with promotions

MACC officer testifying for Najib denies ex-PM helped with promotions

Prosecution insinuates promotion linked to conduct during 1MDB probe.
1MDB: MACC officer denies 'improvising' testimony to back Najib

1MDB: MACC officer denies 'improvising' testimony to back Najib

UPDATED 6.05PM | 1MDB TRIAL | However, defence witness admits 'adding' details to today's testimony compared to the SRC one.
1MDB: Ex-minister says late Saudi monarch, Najib like father and son

1MDB: Ex-minister says late Saudi monarch, Najib like father and son

UPDATED 5.09PM | Jamil says he observed the closeness during a meeting in Riyadh in 2010.
Najib to file contempt proceedings against ex-AG

Najib to file contempt proceedings against ex-AG

UPDATED 5.44PM | Ex-PM's lawyer says Terrirudin failed to disclose existence of royal addendum.
Low claimed he had good relationship with Najib: T'ganu sultan's sister

Low claimed he had good relationship with Najib: T'ganu sultan's sister

1MDB TRIAL | Tengku Rahimah says they seem to go as far back as 2008.
'Not important to us' - 1MDB taskforce unfazed by US DOJ unit closure

'Not important to us' - 1MDB taskforce unfazed by US DOJ unit closure

Taskforce chair says asset recovery efforts will continue in several countries.
Najib excitedly told me about Saudi financial aid promise: Ex-envoy

Najib excitedly told me about Saudi financial aid promise: Ex-envoy

1MDB TRIAL | Syed Omar testifies Najib told him 'kita sudah berjaya' after then PM spoke to Saudi king.
1MDB asset recovery to continue amid Trump closing US DOJ unit

1MDB asset recovery to continue amid Trump closing US DOJ unit

MACC chief says officials from both countries continue to provide progress updates.
Trump shutters DOJ's elite anti-graft unit that worked on 1MDB

Trump shutters DOJ's elite anti-graft unit that worked on 1MDB

Journalist says the move is possibly linked to the department's multi-billion forfeiture fund.
COMMENT | Najib has not admitted or atoned to seek redemption

COMMENT | Najib has not admitted or atoned to seek redemption

The former prime minister maintains he did nothing wrong despite conviction.
I really believed Najib's RM600k cheque was genuine - Ibrahim Ali

I really believed Najib's RM600k cheque was genuine - Ibrahim Ali

The Putra president says he only found out later the funds were from SRC.
Najib wraps up 1MDB testimony after 26 days on the stand

Najib wraps up 1MDB testimony after 26 days on the stand

UPDATED 3.27PM | 1MDB TRIAL | His legal team will call 25 witnesses to testify on his behalf.
I replaced Husni with 'tougher nut to crack' Johari - Najib

I replaced Husni with 'tougher nut to crack' Johari - Najib

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM says Johari also had the valuable experience and expertise.
Najib: My stepson's hit films were made with 'clean money'

Najib: My stepson's hit films were made with 'clean money'

1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM says Riza took loans to finance the films and paid the loans.
MACC, FBI, DOJ collaboration recovers US$20m linked to 1MDB

MACC, FBI, DOJ collaboration recovers US$20m linked to 1MDB

RM29.73b linked to 1MDB recovered so far.