![Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701762775_Vietnamflagbende.jpg)
Trial begins in Vietnam's largest, multi-billion-dollar financial scam
The trial begins with nearly 90 defendants accused of being part of a $12 billion scam, for which some of them risk the death penalty.
Tue Mar 05 2024
![PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81704945487_TBRTSLink.jpg)
PM Anwar, PM Lee witness historic RTS Link 'connected' between Malaysia and Singapore
This is the first time the two leaders meet on project site, thus strengthening commitment of both countries on the multi-billion ringgit.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699010310_SamBankmanFried.jpg)
Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of multi-billion dollar FTX fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of stealing from customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644824473_GOLDMANSACHS.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Goldman Sachs and its role in the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal
Goldman Sach Group has been investigated by regulators in at least 14 countries for its role in underwriting the 1MDB bond issues.
Thu Oct 12 2023
![Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660813272_TBtunm.jpg)
Malaysia's Mahathir says 'highly likely' jailed Najib will get royal pardon
Mahathir said delays in various trials related to the multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal of 1MDB would result in justice being denied.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661248912_NajibRazak.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Malaysia's ex-PM Najib and the multi-billion dollar 1MDB scandal
Here's what you should know of the scandal and cases brought against him.
Tue Aug 23 2022
![Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660530588_NajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia ex-PM Najib begins final bid to set aside 1MDB conviction
Najib starts final attempt to set aside his conviction in a corruption case linked to the multi-billion dollar 1MDB financial scandal.
Mon Aug 15 2022
![France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632118133_parly.jpg)
France cancels defence meeting with UK over submarine row, sources say
The scrapping of the multi-billion-dollar submarine contract, struck in 2016, has triggered a diplomatic crisis.
Mon Sep 20 2021
![UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71617854616_DUBAI.jpg)
UAE gamers want in on multi-billion-dollar industry
Young gamers are hosting virtual regional eSports competitions as they shoot to become major players in the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Thu Apr 08 2021
![Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612347338_sidangmedia.jpg)
Najib should focus on case of multi-billion ringgit theft of people's money in 1MDB - Tun Mahathir
Dr Mahathir said if Najib can remember the issue that occurred in 1987/88, then Najib can remember (the event) that he flaunted the kris.
Wed Feb 10 2021
![Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599020584_SAUDIARABIA.jpg)
Spurned by allies, Saudi rethinks chequebook diplomacy
The wealthy kingdom funnelled billions in aid to its allies and enemies' enemies in a bid to bolster its position as an Arab powerhouse.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/71594391691_pedestriancrossing.jpg)
Japan's domestic tourism campaign faces scrutiny as coronavirus spikes in Tokyo
A multi-billion dollar Japanese campaign to boost domestic tourism faced as critics worry about the risks spreading the coronavirus.
Thu Jul 16 2020
![Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/61574822459_awani-review.jpg)
Billion Dollar Whale: The Wrong Tom's Book is Putting Right
Co-author of the Billion Dollar Whale and Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Tom Wright is a new-found hero for many Malaysians for his part in uncovering the 1MDB scandal.
Tue Sep 25 2018
![Malaysia's Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewelry Malaysia's Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewelry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/81529511631_NajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia's Najib explains why he had so many luxury handbags, lots of cash, jewelry
Former PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak says he shouldnt be blamed for the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, and declares he knows nothing about money from the state fund appearing in his personal account.
Wed Jun 20 2018
![MyHSR: The Gold Standard In PMO & Integrated Planning MyHSR: The Gold Standard In PMO & Integrated Planning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81577165969_awani-review.jpg)
MyHSR: The Gold Standard In PMO & Integrated Planning
MyHSR is the multi-billion ringgit mega-project aimed at bringing Singapore and Kuala-Lumpur closer. By cutting travelling time to 90 minutes, this undertaking will bring economic benefits.
Fri May 04 2018