Musicians need a sustainable livelihood, not just handouts, says MFM president Francis Danker, who wants hotels and resorts to open their stages to local performers and give them a steady platform to work, earn and preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.
Impact investing need not mean sacrificing returns, panellists at the Malaysia Private Capital Forum 2026 say, as investors increasingly look beyond ESG labels to measurable outcomes while Malaysia’s alternative financing platforms grapple with exits, governance and repeat capital.
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.
In Malaysia, the phrases "kangaroo court" and "hanging judge" have taken on a chilling significance in the wake of controversial legal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Selepas seminggu hujahan, pasukan pembelaan Najib Razak berjaya menelanjangkan dakwaan pendakwaan — mendedahkan percanggahan, keterangan hearsay dan dwistandard yang ketara, daripada isu derma Arab Saudi yang sah hingga kepada dalang sebenar yang masih bebas.
After a week of submissions, Najib Razak’s defence team dismantled the prosecution’s claims, exposing contradictions, hearsay evidence and glaring double standards — from the verified Saudi donation to the real culprits who remain free.
In a significant turn of events, Senior Assistant Commissioner Rajagopal a/l Ramadass has identified four individuals responsible for siphoning off USD 1.367 billion from 1MDB, clearing former Prime Minister Najib of the charges leveled against him.
In a dramatic turn at the SRC trial, Najib Razak accused the prosecution of suppressing critical evidence from the US and questioned their failure to pursue the real culprits behind the 1MDB scandal. The defence argued that rushed investigations and dubious witnesses have tainted the case, highlighting Najib's ongoing fight for transparency and justice.
Kes-kes Najib, yang mengabaikan prinsip kedaulatan undang-undang, mencipta presiden berbahaya untuk kerajaan masa hadapan. Semua kerajaan akan berada dalam risiko, mengikut pengulas undang-undang Joe Fernandez
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today vehemently denied the corruption charges against him in the 1MDB trial, calling them politically motivated. He also criticized the investigation as flawed, claiming that it undermined the independence of the Attorney-General’s office. Najib maintained that his actions were in line with his duties, rejecting claims of financial mismanagement or wrongdoing.
Bekas Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Razak hari ini menafikan sekeras-kerasnya tuduhan rasuah terhadapnya dalam perbicaraan 1MDB, dengan menggelarnya bermotifkan politik. Beliau juga mengkritik siasatan itu sebagai cacat, mendakwa bahawa ia menjejaskan kebebasan pejabat Peguam Negara. Najib menegaskan bahawa tindakannya adalah selaras dengan tugasnya, menolak dakwaan salah urus kewangan atau salah laku.