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Indonesia to hand over yacht linked to 1MDB to Malaysia

The Cayman Islands-flagged Equanimity was seized in February at the request of US authorities as part of a multi-billion dollar corruption investigation launched by the Department of Justice (DOJ) related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Aug 04, 2018, 14:55 PM IST

Thousands demonstrate against scandal-hit Malaysia PM

For the second time in 15 months, leading reformist group Bersih has organised a demonstration to demand Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak resign.

Nov 19, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Leonardo DiCaprio cooperating in 1MDB probe

Leonardo DiCaprio is aiding the investigation into a Malaysian embezzlement scam that involved his hit film about financial market fraud, "The Wolf of Wall Street," according to his spokesperson Tuesday.

Oct 19, 2016, 04:50 AM IST

Singapore shuts Falcon bank unit, fines DBS and UBS over 1MDB

Singapore`s central bank on Tuesday shut down a second Swiss bank in the city-state and fined banks DBS and UBS in its biggest crackdown on alleged money-laundering activities connected with Malaysian sovereign fund 1MDB.

Oct 11, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

It`s official: Malaysia PM outed as key scandal figure

1MDB, or 1Malaysia Development Berhad, was launched by Najib Razak in 2009 and closely overseen by him.

Sep 02, 2016, 09:18 AM IST

Saudi Arabia confirms 'genuine' $681 mn donation to Malaysian PM

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says USD 681 million banked into the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's bank accounts was a "genuine donation".

Apr 15, 2016, 15:25 PM IST

Malaysia inquiry cites murky fund payments by fund linked to PM Razak

A Malaysian parliamentary inquiry presented today said a state-owned fund linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak made more than USD 3 billion in unexplained overseas payments, calling for its former CEO to be investigated.

Apr 07, 2016, 15:33 PM IST

Malaysia inquiry cites murky fund payments, urges probe

A Malaysian parliamentary inquiry presented on Thursday said a state-owned fund linked to Prime Minister Najib Razak made more than $3 billion in unexplained overseas payments, calling for its former CEO to be investigated.

Apr 07, 2016, 11:58 AM IST

Malaysia's Mahathir leads cross-party push to oust PM Najib

- Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad, opposition leaders and some ruling party members on Friday called for the removal of Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is engulfed in a scandal surrounding state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Mar 04, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

More than $1 bn was transferred into Malaysia PM's accounts: Report

Attorney-General Mohamed Apandi Ali had cleared Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in January of any corruption or criminal offences.

Mar 01, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Malaysia's Najib says "conscience clear" as party tensions mount

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he had done nothing wrong in receiving hundreds of millions of dollars into his personal bank accounts.

Dec 08, 2015, 20:42 PM IST