Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application to strike out charges against DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon, clearing the way for their corruption and money laundering trial linked to an RM11.6 million project.
Former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's conviction review and proceedings involving ex-army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan are among major cases before Malaysian courts this week.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has scheduled a 20-day trial beginning January 4 to hear corruption allegations against Hydroshoppe and its director, marking a significant development in the case.
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A High Court judge in the 1MDB trial has questioned former Prime Minister Najib Razak's reaction to US$681 million (RM2.08 billion) deposited into his personal accounts, suggesting his response was not consistent with how a reasonable person would behave.