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Was Dr M involved in dropping Guan Eng's charges? Azalina shoots back at MP

Was Dr M involved in dropping Guan Eng's charges? Azalina shoots back at MP

She tells PKR's William Leong that his statement may stir up a hornet's nest.

Lawyer files bid to quash DNAA of Riza Aziz in 1MDB-linked money laundering case

Lawyer files bid to quash DNAA of Riza Aziz in 1MDB-linked money laundering case

Sessions Court erred in law when granting Riza's DNAA, says counsel Shaharudin Ali.​

Riza’s deal - Dr M takes a swipe at PM’s denial

Riza’s deal - Dr M takes a swipe at PM’s denial

The former premier points out how his successor had also repeatedly denied wanting to become prime minister.
AG declines to comment on report AGC is 'flooded with plea bargain deals'

AG declines to comment on report AGC is 'flooded with plea bargain deals'

Idrus had no comment to claims that numerous lawyers for Umno defendants were trying to strike deals.

The 'truth' helped Riza's case and it can help Najib too - Shafee

The 'truth' helped Riza's case and it can help Najib too - Shafee

Senior lawyer says he believes discharge was given to Riza Shahriz in 'good faith'.

Five ex-chiefs slam Bar Council's 'uncharacteristic' Riza statement

Five ex-chiefs slam Bar Council's 'uncharacteristic' Riza statement

They say the Bar president sweeps pressing issues under the carpet which is inconsistent with the Bar's leadership.


Gov't seizes over RM600k from Riza Aziz in 1MDB forfeiture suit

Gov't seizes over RM600k from Riza Aziz in 1MDB forfeiture suit

UPDATED 12.28PM | This is in relation to a RM31 million 1MDB forfeiture suit against Riza Aziz and 17 other defendants, including Najib and Rosmah.

Sri Ram must explain accepting Riza Aziz deal: ex-MACC chief

Sri Ram must explain accepting Riza Aziz deal: ex-MACC chief

This is because he is the senior DPP in several 1MDB-linked criminal cases involving Najib and his stepson, says Dzulkifli Ahmad.

COMMENT | Rotten deal over Riza Aziz must be investigated

COMMENT | Rotten deal over Riza Aziz must be investigated

It is imperative that this sweetheart deal be rescinded.
YOURSAY | It appears crime pays as well as politics

YOURSAY | It appears crime pays as well as politics

‘This Riza deal is just buttering us up for Najib to get the same deal.’
PMO: PM not involved in Riza Aziz's deal

PMO: PM not involved in Riza Aziz's deal

It says the PM maintains his stand against interfering with the AGC and the judiciary in regards to high profile crime cases.

Riza's 'half-half' deal has thieves making beeline outside court, quips Dr M

Riza's 'half-half' deal has thieves making beeline outside court, quips Dr M

Just return half of the amount to escape punishment under the new government, he adds.

Thomas: Sanctioning Riza Aziz deal would’ve betrayed PM, Harapan’s trust

Thomas: Sanctioning Riza Aziz deal would’ve betrayed PM, Harapan’s trust

The former AG says that his purported 'agreement in principle' to the settlement deal is a fiction.

Riza Aziz case: Sans explanation, unbecoming of minister to label Dr M 'hypocrite'

Riza Aziz case: Sans explanation, unbecoming of minister to label Dr M 'hypocrite'

Ramkarpal Singh says Takiyuddin should have explained the case's decision to the people instead of resorting to name-calling.

COMMENT | Did Tommy Thomas resign too abruptly in Feb?

COMMENT | Did Tommy Thomas resign too abruptly in Feb?

If ex-AG had more time on the job, one wonders if he could have fixed loose ends such as Riza’s case.

AG: I was advised Thomas agreed to Riza Aziz settlement 'in principle'

AG: I was advised Thomas agreed to Riza Aziz settlement 'in principle'

UPDATED 10.19AM | In all, Idrus says M'sia is expected to recover about US$108m, in addition to over US$57m already forfeited from Red Granite pictures.

Don't be a hypocrite over Riza Aziz’s plea bargain deal, law minister tells Dr M

Don't be a hypocrite over Riza Aziz’s plea bargain deal, law minister tells Dr M

Takiyuddin Hassan says PN government hopes ex-premier won't mislead the people.
MP SPEAKS | Riza Aziz's release a mind-boggling decision

MP SPEAKS | Riza Aziz's release a mind-boggling decision

Yes, laundered money has to be duly returned but the offender must also be severely punished within the full force of the law.

COMMENT | Riza Aziz gets a sweetheart deal

COMMENT | Riza Aziz gets a sweetheart deal

Is this the tone that will be taken for ongoing and future prosecutions involving 1MDB?
YOURSAY | Something unsavoury in the Riza Aziz deal

YOURSAY | Something unsavoury in the Riza Aziz deal

‘Is this going to be the playbook for all the other 1MDB-related cases?’

Riza Aziz’s DNAA dependent on fulfilling terms to return millions of ringgit

Riza Aziz’s DNAA dependent on fulfilling terms to return millions of ringgit

Riza allegedly received a total of US$248 million (RM1.03 billion) on five occasions between 2011 and 2012.
Riza Aziz granted discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

Riza Aziz granted discharge not amounting to acquittal for money laundering

This after an agreement is reached where Najib's stepson will hand over 'several million' ringgit to gov't.

AGC yet to reply to Riza Aziz's representation over court charges

AGC yet to reply to Riza Aziz's representation over court charges

Najib's stepson has sent the representation to the AGC on Nov 18 last year.
Judge wants no more delay in Riza Aziz US$248m money laundering case

Judge wants no more delay in Riza Aziz US$248m money laundering case

This after the DPP applies for new mention date to allow the new AG to decide on Riza’s letter of representation.