Panama Papers trial begins in Panama, eight years after scandal broke
Twenty-seven people face money laundering charges in the first trial that began in Panama.
Tue Apr 09 2024
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Najib wants ‘Man on the run’ to be removed from Netflix
Man on the Run is a documentary directed, written and produced by Cassius Michael Kim which revolves around the 1MDB scandal.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Japan PM overhauls cabinet in bid to weather financial scandal
Four ministers and several deputy ministers are set to be replaced.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Japan PM expected to axe ministers over fundraising scandal
Fumio Kishida seeks to stem the fallout from a fundraising scandal that has further dented public support for his administration.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Apandi Ali files leave to appeal over Court's dismissal of his lawsuit against Kit Siang
Former AG Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali sued DAP veteran Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang for allegedly defaming him in an article on the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Soccer: Hermoso included in Spain squad for first time since kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso is part of the squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Italy this month.
Thu Oct 19 2023
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 says Goldman Sachs suit 'premature' amid dispute over 1MDB settlement
Goldman Sachs Group sued Malaysia in a British court as tensions escalate over settlement agreement on the bank's role in the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Analysis: Malaysia PM's reform agenda in doubt as allies freed from graft charges
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's reform promises are being closely monitored by voters and foreign investors, already wary after the 1MDB scandal.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Malaysia determined to get back 1MDB funds from Goldman Sachs - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there is no time frame (to get the funds back) as the scandal has been going on for many years now.
Wed Sep 13 2023
Soccer - Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales announced his resignation, confirming he had sent a resignation letter to acting president Pedro Rocha.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency
Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019, has been accused of using his sway over young boys seeking stardom to sexually abuse them.
Thu Sep 07 2023