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Julian Assange extradition could take months, or even years
(Apr 12): Julian Assange spent seven years in the Ecuadorian embassy in London trying to avoid facing what he believed were imminent US charges. Now, after he finally overstayed his welcome, he will try to buy more time in the UK courts.
April 12, 2019
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What's next for Kimly amid its ongoing probe?
SINGAPORE (Dec 21): The past weeks have been rough for coffee shop chain operator Kimly, whose IPO on Catalist last year was among the most sought after. The group’s first major acquisition since its listing on Catalist has been rescinded.
December 21, 2018
1MDB Watch
Malaysia said to charge ex-Goldman's Ng after extradition delay
(Dec 19): Malaysian prosecutors will charge a former Goldman Sachs Group banker on Wednesday, said a person familiar with the matter, after an oversight earlier in the day delayed his extradition process to the US.
December 19, 2018
1MDB Watch
Najib pleads not guilty to tampering 1MDB final audit report; bail granted at RM0.5 mil
SINGAPORE (Dec 12): Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak claimed trial earlier today at the Malaysian Sessions Court for allegedly tampering with a 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) final audit report.
December 12, 2018
1MDB Watch
Former 1MDB CEO Arul Kanda arrested; to appear in court with Najib on Wednesday
SINGAPORE (Dec 11): Former CEO of embattled state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has been arrested earlier today at 10.30am by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for tampering the 1MDB final audit report.
December 11, 2018
1MDB Watch
Najib arrested for alleged tampering of 1MDB report
SINGAPORE (Dec 10): Malaysia’s ex-prime minister, Najib Razak, has been arrested yet again by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). But this time, over the “tampering” of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) final audit report.
December 10, 2018
Malaysia
Malaysian ex-deputy PM charged with money laundering, graft
(Oct 19): Malaysia’s former deputy prime minister, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, was charged on Friday with 45 criminal offences including money laundering and graft, the state news agency reported, amid a widening crackdown on corruption.
October 19, 2018
Malaysia
Malaysian UMNO president Zahid arrested for misuse of funds
SINGAPORE (Oct 18): Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, president of Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), was put under arrest earlier today at 3.15pm by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
October 18, 2018
1MDB Watch
Rosmah to face money laundering charges in court
SINGAPORE (Oct 3): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested Rosmah Mansor, wife to former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak.
October 03, 2018
1MDB Watch
Najib looking at 21 charges in third arrest this year
SINGAPORE (Sept 20): Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak will be looking a total of 21 charges against him involving US$681 million ($932.8 million) transferred into his personal bank account, said Malaysian Deputy Inspector-General of police Tan
September 20, 2018