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1MDB Watch
A rebuttal to Leslie Lopez’s allegation of a political conspiracy and his claim about being the first to expose 1MDB
Those interested in the truth should read both books by The Edge and Lopez and decide which one presents the true narrative of 1MDB and which one is just a spin.
October 17, 2024
1MDB Watch
1MDB fugitive Jho Low must forfeit mum’s trio of ‘flawless’ diamonds
Low remains a fugitive from prosecution by both US authorities and Malaysia.
July 23, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Yen poised for big swings; London Metal Exchange looks to set up warehouse in HK; Amazon hits US$2 tril in value
In other news this week, companies accused of "climate-washing" are increasingly finding themselves the target of litigants.
June 27, 2024
1MDB Watch
US returns US$156 mil misappropriated 1MDB funds to Malaysia
That brings the total amount the DOJ has repatriated to Malaysia to about US$1.4 billion.
June 14, 2024
1MDB Watch
Ex-Goldman banker Ng in Malaysia for 1MDB probe, according to a report
It’s unclear how long Ng will be in Malaysia, where he also faces four charges.
October 08, 2023
1MDB Watch
MAS bans former Goldman Sachs (Singapore) MD Roger Ng for life
The prohibition orders from MAS took effect from Sept 5.
September 05, 2023
1MDB Watch
Malaysia says 1MDB fugitive Jho Low hiding in Macau: Al Jazeera
The information was confirmed by several individuals who had spotted the fugitive in Macau.
May 30, 2023
1MDB Watch
Rosmah found guilty of all charges
The trial had spanned over 40 days with 23 prosecution witnesses testifying, including her former aide Datuk Rizal Mansor.
September 01, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak goes to jail; Singapore to drop most mask requirements from Aug 29
"I hope the new balance will enable Singapore to remain a tolerant and inclusive society for many years to come." - PM Lee.
August 26, 2022
1MDB Watch
Najib to go to jail as apex court upholds guilty verdict in SRC final appeal
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will serve his 12 years jail sentence and pay his RM210 million ($65.3 million) fine.
August 23, 2022