The opening week of the 1MDB Civil Trial has evolved into more than a dispute over who should bear responsibility for losses allegedly suffered by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). While the defence has questioned the basis of the RM24 billion claim in light of substantial recoveries, cross-examination of investigator Richard Templeman, challenges to the reliability of board minutes and objections to portions of Tony Pua's witness statement have placed the evidential foundation of the plaintiffs' case under scrutiny.
When her autistic son disappeared for several agonising hours, New Malaysia Herald Editor-in-Chief Datin Hasnah Abdul Rahman was reminded that there are no simple solutions when caring for autistic adults. In this personal reflection, she shares why well-intentioned advice often falls short and why Malaysia must move beyond awareness towards genuine understanding, compassion and inclusion.
By Aathi Shankar
Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin received more than USD1 million from notorious fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho or Jho Low.
However, the former special...
Datuk Amhari Efendi Nazaruddin, the former special officer to Datuk Seri Najib Razak, seems to be an unreliable and uncredible witness.
The 42-year-old is supposedly a...
By Aathi Shankar
Several original documents of SRC International Sdn Bhd was found in possession of one, namely Rohaya, during a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)...
By Aathi Shankar
Many Malaysians are unaware of the principles of the rule of law that govern judicial proceedings.
They thought once a person was detained,...
By Aathi Shankar
Former special officer to Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Datuk Amhari Effendi Nazaruddin seems not as innocent as he portrays himself to be.
The...
By Aathi Shankar
Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s ex-special officer Datuk Amhari Effendi Nazaruddin had over USD800,000 in his private accounts in BSI in Switzerland in...
By Aathi Shankar
Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s defence team is running out of time to prepare its case for the forthcoming 1Malaysia Development Board (1MDB)...