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1MDB Watch
Najib offers unreserved apology, regrets that 1MDB scandal happened under his watch
"As hard as it is for some people to fathom, I was advised and honestly believed at the time that the funds I received were political donations from Saudi Arabia," says Najib.
October 24, 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 Roger Ng seeks celebrity prison for 1MDB fraud
Ng's lawyer says he suffers from PTSD
March 22, 2023
1MDB Watch
1MDB whistle-blower tells of scripted interview in book
Justo was made to give an interview with a journalist who was close to Najib Razak’s party and wrote for The Straits Times
March 11, 2023
1MDB Watch
Ex-Goldman banker Roger Ng's prison term reviews what ex-boss Leissner faces
"Ten years is a hell of a long time"
March 10, 2023
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
1000th issue
What next for Singapore-Malaysia ties?
"A good relationship makes it easier for a natural flow of economic activity": Manu Bhaskaran of Centennial Asia Advisors.
September 02, 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia's Najib served with bankruptcy notice for failing to pay tax bill
Najib said the “tyrannical” tax imposed on him has no merit and has asked his lawyer to obtain a stay order.
April 07, 2021
1MDB Watch
Goldman Sachs to pay Singapore US$122 mil for 1MDB role, pleads guilty in US
Goldman Sachs to pay fines and disgorge profits more than US$2.9 bil in total
October 23, 2020