World Future (Page 195)

Bersih 2.0 claims there is a lack of institutional freedom

The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) reiterates its call for legal reform to free key public institutions from the grip and influence of the Executive and the Prime Minister’s Office. The group says it is necessary to restore public trust in these institutions and for

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Dr Mahathir believes new party will divide PN votes

In a media conference today, ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad says he believes a new party he is creating will divide votes. It is hoped the party may garner support from the Malay voter bank, which is heavily in favour of the Malay coalition in power, the Perikatan Nasional. The PN

250 years

Seychelles celebrates 250 years old settlement

The Seychelles is celebrating a huge milestone in its history – it is the historic occasion of the first settlement of the islands by a contingent of French settlers and their retainers, marking Seychelles’ first steps towards eventual nationhood and, therefore, an important date in our calendar of events. The Rationale

america

Democracy: Is it a way of life?

If you live in a country which claims to be a democratic country, you probably know it is a country where capitalism in rife and the success of the democracy will depend on the rich as well as on the poor. Yes, in a democracy, there are chances you find

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Proton set 8-year sales high

* – 13,216 sales in July is highest since June 2012 * – Sales growth of 37.3% month-on-month * – Four Proton models lead sales in their respective segments Subang Jaya, 4 August 2020 – Malaysian car sales continued to rebound in July as a combination of tax-free incentives and consumer demand pushed Total Industry

covid

How Can ASEAN Bounce Back from COVID-19

Effective responses toward COVID-19 pandemic require a country assessment of needs and priorities while ASEAN needs to strengthen the mechanism for immediate and accurate exchange of information Kuala Lumpur, 4 August 2020 – CIMB ASEAN Research Institute (CARI) hosted the CARI Briefings webinar under its COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan Series, titled

1MDB

Najib Razak's critics hail Malaysia verdict but Mahathir silent!

The people Najib Razak attacked, jailed or banned from politics during his reign must be up in the air after his formal conviction last week. Fahmi Reza was one of them who was sentenced to jail in Malaysia for portraying former prime minister Najib Razak as a clown. The clown

ANWAR IBRAHIM

Mahathir quitting as PM a boon for Najib: Jakarta Post

In a no hold bar comment in the Jakarta Post, Kornelius Purba says the resignation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as Prime Minister has helped Najib Razak. The columnist even suggests that Najib may eventually kiss the 94-year-old hand when they cross paths. “And thank his former political mentor for

Where is Jho Low?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIz01qXhnI Watch the video to learn more about this continuing #1mdb saga. While Mr Najib Razak, ex-PM of Malaysia is facing jail sentencing his protégée Jho Low is on the run. Said to be hiding in Macau (the latest information from Malaysian police), it

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Jho Low in Macau and Philippines claims Sabah

What is the link between the recent statement by the Malaysian police that 1MDB’s rain man Jho Low is in a hideout in Macau, China and the sudden claims made by Manilla over the Malaysian state of Sabah? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVIz01qXhnI China has the habit

GLOBAL

Global insolvencies a time bomb!

· Euler Hermes’ global insolvency index is expected to reach a record high of +35% cumulated over a two-year period as the global economy faces a U-shaped recovery from the Covid-19 crisis · Two out of three countries will post a stronger rise in insolvencies in 2020 than in 2021 – notably the

1MDB

A historic day for Malaysia

It is a historic day for Malaysia given the litany of truncated cases that littered the country’s courts in the past. This includes the cases against Anwar Ibrahim which were totally different from the Najib Razak cases. Anwar was arrested by an army of men from the police at

1MDB

"Not the end of the world," says Najib without a 'sorry'!

It is not the end of the world, says Najib Razak, the ex-PM of Malaysia convicted of stealing money from the coffers of the state. After appearing in court, Mr. Najib told supporters gathered outside that he is optimistic he will prevail on appeal. “This is definitely not the end

Country experienced growth under my nine year term: Najib

Najib Razak, the convicted ex-PM of Malaysia is delivering his plea at the court. “I oversaw massive public transport and public housing on a massive scale. Record growth for Petronas, Khazanah, Tabung Haji,” he says. He says he ensured a more gentle society and responsible for abolishing the ISA, “something

Best Quotes From Najib's Verdict

In this article we present some of the best quotes both from the Judge and from Najib Razak’s defense chief, Shafee Abdullah. On the Shafee’s quotes, we put them to show how much the defence is defeated in its attempt to clear Najib of the crimes he is

While waiting for 1MDB sentencing...A video

Watch the video above, it is a mini-timeline of the events that preceded the court case verdict today in Malaysia. The video was made prior to the verdict but it has some good vibes for those who want to refresh their memory on the case or those who do not

Najib taken into custody in the witness room

Ex- Malaysian PM Najib Razak was taken into custody in the witness room attached to the courtroom. He remained will remain there until the proceedings resumed at 2 pm and he is not allowed to leave since he is convicted. Food for lunch was provided for him and he is

Najib guilty on all seven charges - Judge

The Star daily paper in Malaysia says the ex-PM Najib Razak is found guilty on all seven charges by Justice Nazlan. The paper says the Judge believes the defence has failed to establish beyond reasonable doubt the charges of CBT against the accused. DISHONEST INTENTIONS Justice Nazlan says as the

Najib guilty of abuse of power

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was found guilty of one charge of abuse of power, involving RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd. High Court Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali made the decision after finding that the defence had failed to raise reasonable doubts about

Defence did not succeed in raising reasonable doubts in SRC case

In the SRC International case verdict to be delivered today, Justice Nazlan has completed a segment in his judgment on the first charge relating to power abuse. “In conclusion, in my judgment, having considered all the evidence presented in this court, I find that the defence has not succeeded in

IJM Land pushes for home-ownership during pandemic uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 27 (Bernama) — To instil customer confidence and provide them with an opportunity to own a home of their dreams with ease, IJM Land has introduced a flexible ownership campaign ‘Now You Can’ for prospective homebuyers during this backdrop of a challenging financing landscape arising from COVID-19.

e-commerce

Nuffnang Live Commerce enables Group to capitalise on growing industry trend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) — Netccentric Limited (NCL) Group advises that as part of a progressive transformation of its existing services-based business model to a platform-centric one, it has entered into a joint venture agreement (Agreement) with Commerce DotAsia Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (Commerce.Asia) and Docono Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Docono)

1MDB

Muhyiddin agreed to peanuts from Goldman?

In a media statement, the Pakatan Harapan says it do not agree with the 1MDB settlement between the government headed by PM Muhyiddin Yassin and Goldman Sachs. The statement says the amount agreed upon by the government is far below the claims made by the PH government, that is USD7.

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Singapore's PAP faces a rise in nationalist sentiments

Singapore elections are over with a big win for the ruling PAP but what is the future for Singapore and what is the biggest challenge for the PAP? The new government to be formed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will have another five years to fix some pertinent issues.

Maxis posts strong Q2 performance

Maxis says it has a stable underlying service revenue (excluding wholesale) at RM1.9 billion driven by positive growth in convergence offsetting the negative impacts of Covid-19. It saw continued growth of subscribers for postpaid (+9.7% year-on-year) and fiber (+32.6% year-on-year). The company is in a strong liquidity