Najib’s trial Day 18: RM42 mln deposited into former PM’s accounts

KUALA LUMPUR,  May 15  (NNN-BERNAMA) — The High Court here was told today a total of RM42 million under there separate transactions from Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd (IPSB) were credited into two AmIslamic Bank Berhad accounts belonging to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Former IPSB senior account executive Aishah…

Sudan condemns drone attacks on Saudi oil pumping stations

Oil pipeline pumping stations in Saudi Arabia. Courtesy of IRNA. KHARTOUM, May 15 (NNN-XINHUA) — Sudan’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday strongly condemned the drone attacks on two oil pipeline pumping stations in Saudi Arabia, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting a statement by the ministry. “Sudan has followed with great concern the news…

Malaysia wants to be known for its integrity and anti-corruption stance

GENEVA, May 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) government wants the country to be known in the international arena for its integrity and strong anti-corruption stand. The government has taken various measures after winning the 14th general election last…

Update Najib’s trial Day 17: KWAP investment panel members had raised concerns on SRC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Some concerns were raised by the Retirement Fund Incorporated  (KWAP) investment panel members over the RM2 billion loan requested by SRC International Sdn Bhd, the High Court here was told today. Vice-president of the legal and secretarial department of KWAP, Azlida Mazni Arshad, 47, said the panel had…

Najib’s trial Day 17: FID could have opposed extension sought on KWAP loans, says witness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (NNN-BERNAMA)– A witness in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s SRC International Berhad trial today told the High Court here that the Fixed Income Department (FID) of Retirement Fund Incorporated  (KWAP) can oppose proposals for the extension of any of its loans. KWAP’s Legal…

Namibia thanks Malaysia, other countries that helped in its transition to freedom

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia, Anne Namakau Mutelo giving her speech at an event to mark the 90th Birthday of the Founding President of Namibia Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujuma at Namibia Residence. Photo courtesy of BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s…

China’s former vice finance minister sentenced to 15 years in prison for graft

BEIJING, May 13 (NNN-XINHUA) — China’s Former vice minister of finance Zhang Shaochun was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for taking bribes worth 66.98 million yuan (about 9.8 million U.S. dollars), Xinhua news agency reported, quoting a statement by the Beijing Second Intermediate People’s Court. Zhang illegal gains will…

Al-Azhar’s ‘Al-Wasatiyyah’ concept helps promote an open, tolerant society, says WOAG President

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, May 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Al-Azhar University has been working towards meeting the challenges of extremist thinking and terrorism that destabilise countries and does a disservice to Muslims with its support of the concept of “Al-Wasatiyyah” or moderation. President of the World Organisation for Al-Azhar Graduates Malaysia (WOAG), Dr Mohd…

Argentina seeks JV, cooperation with Malaysia on renewable, nuclear energy

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Argentina is seeking joint venture and cooperation with Malaysia in the field of renewable energy and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, said Vice President Gabriela Michetti. She said Argentina saw great potential in renewable energy, such as wind and solar power, and has made large…

Freed S. Korean woman travelled to ‘red-alert’ Mali before kidnapping: Seoul ministry

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, May 13 (NNN-YONHAP) — The South Korean woman who was rescued from a hostage situation in western Africa had traveled to Mali before she was kidnapped, a country that the Seoul government has advised nationals to not go to or to leave, a foreign ministry official…