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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has maintained that the RM2.08 billion he received in 2013 was a Saudi donation and not 1MDB funds, and will learn his fate at the High Court today, nearly seven years after being charged in 2018. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 19 h ago

After six-year wait, Najib faces High Court judgment in RM2.2b 1MDB trial today — will the ‘Saudi donation’ defence hold?

The Federal Court also ordered that Najib’s application for judicial review be heard before a new High Court judge. Hence the matter before Justice Alice Loke.

What You Think / 17 h ago

High Court decision on addendum order is sufficiently supported by authorities but nonetheless stands corrected on appeal — Hafiz hassan

Supporters of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gather outside the court compound during proceedings related to his 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

1MDB verdict: High Court finds Najib guilty on all 25 charges

Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak outside the Federal Court in Putrajaya, December 26, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Judge: Najib no ‘country bumpkin’, attempts to paint him as ignorant doomed to fail

Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah is pictured at the Federal Court during proceedings related to the 1MDB trial. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

‘Pure fantasy’ to suggest 1MDB’s officers colluded with Jho Low against Najib, High Court says

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Ex-PM Najib gets concurrent 15-year jail terms, RM11.38b fine over 1MDB scandal

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak seen entering court this morning. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Three hours in, Najib’s 1MDB judgment adjourned — courtroom drama paused for Friday prayers

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak seen at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on Nov 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Prosecutors seek maximum 20-year term, RM11.3b fine for Najib in 1MDB case conviction

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seen here at the Kuala Lumpur court complex on November 25, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 11 h ago

High Court throws out Najib’s ‘Saudi donation’ claim in 1MDB trial, finds defence untenable

Malaysia / 14 h ago

1MDB: Inside Malaysia’s extraordinary tale of missing billions and political downfall

Police display equipment seized in the raids during a press conference in Semenyih, December 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Police take down Malaysia’s largest international drug syndicate, seize RM1.04b in narcotics

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki (pictured) said Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1MDB conviction reflected years of complex investigations and international cooperation since 2015. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Azam Baki: Najib guilty verdict in RM2.2b 1MDB case shows strength of MACC probe, global cooperation

The suspect was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death sentence or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Body-in-bag case: Suspect charged with murder of Suri Narudin in Tampin

A woman and her son died in a fire at an apartment in Dato Senu People’s Housing Project (PPR) Sentul this morning. — Screengrab via video on social media

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Fatal fire at Sentul PPR claims lives of mother and son, bodies found in toilet

Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad identified the suspect as 62-year-old Yeoh Hock Sun from Kelantan, saying preliminary investigations indicate he acted alone. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Police hunt ‘highly wanted, dangerous’ suspect linked to Nilai apartment blast

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Chuah Choo Chiang

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14 Jun 2023

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10 May 2023

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03 Apr 2023

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06 Mar 2023

Humble Kim eyes PLAYERS crowning glory once more

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07 Feb 2023

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19 Dec 2022

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03 Nov 2022

Tom Kim’s rise may spark Asian wave as Se-ri Pak once did for women golf

Im grew up playing golf on Jeju island, thanks to his parents’ encouragement, and his rise in the professional ranks has no doubt been meteoric. — Reuters pic

19 Sep 2022

Ironman Im capable of putting in the steel in International quest for victory

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25 Aug 2022

With all the buzz, Tom Kim poised to go places with Presidents Cup the next stop

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27 Jun 2022

Asia’s golf history seekers set to benefit from PGA Tour’s enhancements

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10 May 2022

Lee remembers parents’ sacrifice ahead of Byron Nelson defence

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04 Apr 2022

Irrespective of Masters outcome, Matsuyama’s place in golf history is sealed

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08 Mar 2022

Players Championship showcases legacy that is known as the PGA Tour

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15 Feb 2022

Tiger-tamer Yang excited at second chapter of his golf career

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24 Jan 2022

Golden age on the horizon for Asian golfers?

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02 Nov 2021

Matsuyama and Im race to become first Asian to scale golf’s summit

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14 Oct 2021

Jovial Lee looks for more joy on PGA Tour

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23 Jul 2021

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02 Jul 2021

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04 Jun 2021

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01 Apr 2021

Asia pin hopes on Im and Pan to see green in spring

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02 Mar 2021

Asia dreams of defining moment at Players Championship

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02 Feb 2021

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04 Sep 2020

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s statement read out by his lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex July 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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