Felda White Paper: 8 questionable deals

The 8 dodgy deals that put Felda in dire straits WHITE PAPER | The government today tabled a White Paper on the sustainability of Felda in the Dewan Rakyat which, among others, detailed several questionable deals that have pushed the organisation’s finances to a critical state as it struggles to pay settlers. Starting out as… Continue reading Felda White Paper: 8 questionable deals

Rome Statute: A rebuttal of the alleged academic presentation to rulers

A rebuttal of the alleged academic presentation to rulers Lim Wei Jiet COMMENT | I refer to the alleged presentation by several academicians to the Conference of Rulers dated April 2, which has been circulating in the media lately. I recognise that the government has decided to withdraw from the Rome Statute of the International… Continue reading Rome Statute: A rebuttal of the alleged academic presentation to rulers

AG’s opening statement at Najib’s SRC trial

AG’s opening statement at Najib’s SRC trial The following is Attorney General Tommy Thomas’ opening statement at Najib’s SRC trial, reproduced in full: May it please Your Lordship, 1. It is my duty and privilege to open the first trial in our courts against a former Prime Minister, who for nearly a decade, occupied the… Continue reading AG’s opening statement at Najib’s SRC trial

Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial

Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak (C) leaves a court in Kuala Lumpur on 3 April, 2019 after his trial over alleged involvement in the looting of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB, a state investment vehicle established to develop the economy of the Southeast Asian nation. (Mohd Rasfan / AFP… Continue reading Malaysia ex-PM Najib goes on trial