A former executive of Goldman Sachs, who was convicted for his involvement in the multibillion-dollar theft of a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, has returned to Malaysia to aid in the recovery of assets, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution. Roger Ng Chong Hwa, a Malaysian national, was convicted by a U.S. District Court jury last …
Korean automobile manufacturer Kia displays the electric vehicle “EV6 GT-Line” during the 30th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang on August 10, 2023. Yasuyoshi Chiba | Afp | Getty Images Indonesia’s EV-friendly policies have attracted global investors to the country, and experts suggest they could also drive investments in Southeast Asia’s automotive industry as …
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — The U.S. and China have been engaged in a political showdown …
Scientists have made significant progress in the search for answers regarding the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. A recent study conducted by experts in Florida suggests that the key to solving this decade-old mystery lies in the shells of barnacles found on debris from the plane. These barnacle shells contain valuable information about …
Mr Anwar acknowledges that pursuing a lawsuit in the United States would come at a high cost for the Malaysian government. However, he emphasizes the importance of recovering stolen funds and holding those responsible accountable. In 2009, then-prime minister Najib Razak launched 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), a state investment fund aimed at boosting Malaysia’s economy …
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, is determined to recover the funds owed to Malaysians in the 1MDB money laundering scandal. He has not ruled out the possibility of taking legal action against Goldman Sachs, whom he accuses of being complicit in the crime. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Anwar expressed his disappointment with Goldman …
The Miss Universe Organization has recently terminated its partnership with PT Capella Swastika Karya, its Indonesian franchisee, and has decided to cancel the upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Malaysia. This decision comes after several contestants filed complaints with the police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment. The contestants claimed that they were asked to strip …
Anwar Ibrahim Makes History as Tenth Malaysian Prime Minister Annice Lyn | Getty Images News | Getty Images Malaysia’s closely watched state elections were seen as a setback for the ruling coalition government, according to a political analyst from a risk consultancy. The polls, held in six states on Saturday, resulted in a split between …
The Malaysian government announced on Thursday that individuals involved in the buying or selling of LGBTQ-themed Swatch watches could potentially face imprisonment for up to three years. This move comes as the government seeks to prevent the sale of Swatch products that feature elements related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer identities, which are …
When Malaysia implemented a Covid-19 lockdown on March 18, 2020, Cheesie made an impulsive decision to move to Japan. She managed to secure the last flight out on the 17th because she believed that if she had to be in lockdown, she would rather be in Japan. This 39-year-old blogger had an intense love for …