![Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Former businessman fails to commute death sentence for murder of UUM graduate
The court said the deceased (Chee Gaik Yap) had suffered exceptional violence at Shahril Jaafar's hands.
Wed May 29 2024
![Jasmine Loo formerly worked for Jho Low, monthly salary RM45,000 Jasmine Loo formerly worked for Jho Low, monthly salary RM45,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700133261_jasmineloojholow.jpg)
Jasmine Loo formerly worked for Jho Low, monthly salary RM45,000
Former 1MDB general counsel Jasmine Loo told the High Court that she once worked at UBG Berhad, a company owned by fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663980902_EkstradisiFatLeon.jpg)
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Two MACC officers, ex-personnel charged with gang robbery Two MACC officers, ex-personnel charged with gang robbery](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Two MACC officers, ex-personnel charged with gang robbery
The trio were accused of robbing various items including a Louis Vuitton bag and cash totalling RM952,690 from a businessman.
Wed Dec 13 2023
!['Datuk' businessman among five charged with trafficking over 23.5 kg of ecstasy 'Datuk' businessman among five charged with trafficking over 23.5 kg of ecstasy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51701678841_TBBusinessjpg.jpg)
'Datuk' businessman among five charged with trafficking over 23.5 kg of ecstasy
The men are jointly charged with trafficking the drugs in powder and pill forms.
Mon Dec 04 2023
![Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake sumpah laknat over divorce pronouncement on wife Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake sumpah laknat over divorce pronouncement on wife](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41675060525_TBGAVEL.jpg)
Court sets Oct 8 for businessman to undertake "sumpah laknat" over divorce pronouncement on wife
The Court made the order after finding that the testimony by Wan Nor Shakirin that Rahaman Mohamed Jaafar had divorced her was not strong.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670490596_ELON.jpg)
Putin hails Elon Musk as an 'outstanding person' and businessman
Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a businessman whose SpaceX company had become a major player in the space transportation industry.
Wed Sep 13 2023
![Datuk businessman, two sons charged with causing death of Indian national Datuk businessman, two sons charged with causing death of Indian national](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690377692_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
"Datuk" businessman, two sons charged with causing death of Indian national
The three were charged with causing the death by negligence of an Indian national whose body was found in a sack.
Wed Aug 16 2023
![Thai election winner out of alliance aiming to form government Thai election winner out of alliance aiming to form government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81690967026_ChonlananSrikaew.jpg)
Thai election winner out of alliance aiming to form government
Pheu Thai, the latest incarnation of a party founded Thaksin Shinawatra, said it would nominate a businessman, Srettha Thavisin for PM.
Wed Aug 02 2023
![Police still investigating Jasmine Loo's 1MDB case - Ayob Khan Police still investigating Jasmine Loo's 1MDB case - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690274052_TBAYOBKHAN.jpg)
Police still investigating Jasmine Loo's 1MDB case - Ayob Khan
Jasmine Loo Ai Swan was believed to have been part of fugitive businessman Jho Low's inner circle and possessed information regarding 1MDB.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![Jasmine Loo has absolute trust in Malaysia's judicial system - Lawyers Jasmine Loo has absolute trust in Malaysia's judicial system - Lawyers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41450419647_ONEMDB.jpg)
Jasmine Loo has absolute trust in Malaysia's judicial system - Lawyers
Jasmine Loo Ai Swan is said to be a close associate of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho who was involved in the 1MDB financial scandal.
Thu Jul 13 2023
![Cyprus Cabinet revoked the citizenship of Jho Low Cyprus Cabinet revoked the citizenship of Jho Low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684497924_jlow.jpg)
Cyprus Cabinet revoked the citizenship of Jho Low
The Cyprus Cabinet on Thursday reportedly revoked the citizenship status granted to businessman Jho Low
Fri May 19 2023
![Ex-Senior Minister, businessman under probe over RM2.3 Billion funds - MACC Ex-Senior Minister, businessman under probe over RM2.3 Billion funds - MACC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684477527_MACC.jpg)
Ex-Senior Minister, businessman under probe over RM2.3 Billion funds - MACC
A former senior minister and a prominent businessman with the title of Tan Sri are being investigated by the MACC.
Fri May 19 2023
![Two friends charged with murder of businessman Two friends charged with murder of businessman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681098868_CrimesceneBunuh.jpg)
Two friends charged with murder of businessman
An e-hailing driver and his friend were today charged with the murder of a businessman, whose body was found inside a luggage bag in a ravine in Hulu Langat.
Mon May 08 2023
![Soccer - Finnish businessman Zilliacus drops out of Manchester United bidding Soccer - Finnish businessman Zilliacus drops out of Manchester United bidding](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639444934_ManchesterUnited.jpg)
Soccer - Finnish businessman Zilliacus drops out of Manchester United bidding
Thomas Zilliacus drops out saying delays in the sale process will make it difficult for a new owner to build a winning team.
Thu Apr 13 2023