Hasnah Rahman

Datin Hasnah is the co-founder and CEO of New Malaysia Herald based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With an extensive background in mass communication and journalism, she works on building up New Malaysia Herald and it's partner sites. A tireless and passionate evangalist, she champions autism studies and support groups. Datin Hasnah is also the Editor in Chief of New Malaysia Herald.

1MDB – Acquisition Of Tanjung Energy Was Never Najib’s Idea

The Board of Directors of 1MDB passed a resolution to acquire TEHSB before seeking Najib’s approval as representative of MOF Inc, the sole shareholder of 1MDB KUALA LUMPUR - Defence counsel for former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak today contended that the former premier’s endorsement of the acquisition of an independent power plant (IPP) was made much later, after the idea was initially proposed...
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SMS Disruption – MMTA Concerned, Spearheads Critical Awareness Alert

The MMTA has called on MCMC to extend exemption on URL ban in SMS for credible firms arguing that while consumer protection is crucial, the SMS disruption could severely disrupt legitimate business communications and indirectly lead to economic uncertainty

“Jom Taiwan!” – Latest Draw For Muslim Travellers Launched

Last year, Taiwan was ranked third in the latest Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023 report among non-OIC destinations, just behind Singapore and the United Kingdom. Taipei City has also won the “Most Promising Muslim-friendly City Destination of the Year (non-OIC)” for the first time. The "Jom Taiwan!" video will further enhance this portfolio

Royal Addendum: Why Is The Gov’t Playing Hide And Seek?

Based on the Prime Minister's speech last month, it is obvious that the Royal Addendum order relating to the house arrest for former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak does exist, so why is the government 'hiding' it?

In 1MDB, There Is No Absolute Power For Prime Minister, Unlike In Petronas

Najib’s lawyer told the court that Petronas gave more ‘absolute power’ to PM over company affairs than 1MDB

Jho Low, Not Najib, Was the 1MDB Puppet Master, Court Told

Although former Prime Minister Najib has been charged for abuse of power, MACC investigating officer Nur Aida Arifin tells defence counsel Shafee Abdullah that the fugitive financier Jho Low was the one with total control of the company

All Paragliding Activities Suspended In Sabah Following Incident

The suspension of paragliding activities in Sabah for a fortnight is to facilitate authorities to conduct proper investigations in the wake of an incident involving a tourist from China recently.

SRC: Shahrol Said Unaware That Nik Faisal Tried To Hijack Funds From Bank

Finance Ministry had instructed that the funds should be returned to the Treasury, and nowhere else!

Shahrol: No Deal Struck With Gov’t To Have Suit Dropped

Former 1MDB CEO Datuk Shahrol Azrai is unaware why the Malaysian gov't dropped him as a defendant in the 1MDB subsidiary SRC International RM5.64 billion suit against former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the company's former CEO, Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, and denies striking any deal with the authorities

Jasmine Loo Not Pursued For Charges, Has A Deal Been Struck?

Former 1MDB lawyer Jasmine Loo was first charged in absentia in December 2018 when she was accused of laundering US$5 million and US$999,975, being proceeds of unlawful activity received into the account of River Dee International SA (BVI) in Falcon Private Bank AG in Zurich, but to date the charges have yet to be pursued, giving rise to speculations about a possible deal with the authorities

1MDB: Witness Statements Indicate A High-Level Conspiracy To Mislead Najib

From the number of statements made by Jasmine Loo during the course of her taking the witness stand, it is obvious that the top level management and certain parties involved with 1MDB would keep former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the dark about some of the dealings and used his name as purportedly giving approval to some of the project developments.

1MDB Trial Halted For Today As Najib Is Unwell

Attending Medical Officer Dr Hafiz Husni said under oath that the former Prime Minister suffers low blood pressure and pulse, as well as diarrhoea and severe abdominal pain, and is giving him medical leave for two days. However, the attending judge for the 1MDB trial will only accept leave for today (Tuesday)

Jasmine Loo Admits That 1MDB-PSI Joint Venture Was A Fraud

After much prodding from defence counsel Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah, former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo admits that the joint-venture agreement between 1MDB and PSI was purely a scam