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The Star
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean news headlines as at 10pm on Friday (June 20)
Malaysia * Najib's DNAA: Material documents unavailable because held up in 1MDB trial, says AGC * Najib freed in RM27mil SRC trial but not cleared * PM: Najib's DNAA solely a judicial matter * 'Economy grew better than expected', PM defends reforms * Iran evacuation: Wisma Putra finalising efforts, M'sians to leave Iran today * Meru shooting: 46-year-old man found dead in 4WD, cops seeking public help for info * SST on commercial rental will impact retail sector, says MRCA * Bernama chairman Wong Chun Wai named national journalism laureate * Malaysia's trade remains on growth trend in May * MasterChef finalist, ex-husband jailed 34 years for maid's murder * UM climbs to 58th place * Malaysia proposes Asean Institute * Selangor Ruler: Stop using the term 'Sisters in Islam' * SIS wins appeal against fatwa * PM: JS-SEZ stands out globally due to trust and stability * Sabah minister in the crosshairs * RON95 price will not be raised, assures Anwar * Nationwide clampdown begins on illegal tourism players * Tariff talks on track, says Anwar * Govt committed to reducing national deficit, says PM * JPJ to audit 500 bus and lorry operators from June 23 in special ops * Mohd Khalid Ismail appointed as new IGP * New IGP to leverage AI in modernising police force * Hamzah Zainudin's mother-in-law dies in house fire * Woman survives fall from seventh floor of Ipoh apartment * Pearly says the ball is in BAM's court * No more imported food at official events, PM tells civil service * 'Queen of Dangdut' Zaleha Hamid passes away at 70 * Malaysian women archers stun India to strike gold at Asian Cup * Herry challenges Aaron-Wooi Yik to reach world No. 1 before world meet * Malaysia shine with four golds in SEA karate meet Singapore * Passenger sues SIA after allergic reaction, claims served meal containing shrimp despite warning crew * Jail for cop who told woman he could help with her drug case if she had sex with him * S'poreans can test for genetic condition causing high cholesterol levels under new programme * Singaporean radio DJ Glenn Ong says he was 'unhappily married' in Instagram post on weight loss * Seah Kian Peng to be nominated again as Speaker of Singapore Parliament; Indranee Rajah will remain Leader of the House * Fire breaks out on oil tanker anchored in eastern Singapore; no injuries reported * One ticket wins S$12.3mil Toto jackpot draw * Siti Nurhaliza to debut new song at Singapore concert Thailand * Thai PM faces call to step down to avert coalition revolt * People's Party rules out forming government with Anutin as PM * Thai PM visits troops as rivals plan new protests for her outster * Love-seeking Thai women visit breast-shaped island, offering bras as thanks if wishes granted * Thai defence minister dodges question on blacklisting Hun Sen, urges unity and political stability * Thailand's economy teeters as political turmoil threatens recovery efforts * Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis * Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets, demand PM quit * Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery Indonesia * Chinese tourist drowns off Indonesia's pink beach after skipping life jacket to pose for camera * Indonesia mobilises cross-border efforts to combat malaria in Papua * Uncooked rice, ultra-processed food included in free meals programme * Tiny homes for young urbanites draw criticism over livability * This indeed a grand outing: two icons, one song - local legend Misha Omar and Indonesian star Melly Goeslaw unite for 'Break' Superman fans dressed in costumes posing during an event as part of the first stop of the Superman World Tour in Pasig city, Philippines on Thursday June 19, 2025. - AP Philippines * Public transportation will be better by the end of 2025, says Marcos * 'Wait and see,' says Philippine palace to fugitive Harry Roque's 'come and get me' taunt * Philippine Navy seizes US$175mil meth haul at sea * Soldier, three rebel suspects killed in southern Philippine clash Vietnam * Vietnam to appoint leaders for newly-merged localities * PM orders urgent action to prepare for storm season * Vietnam's war-themed coffee chain: Where hipsters meet Vietcong * Vietnam's top leader plans US trip as tariff deadline looms * Vietnam, US hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says Cambodia * Cambodia continues efforts to establish a Legacy Institution for genocide prevention, education * Hun Manet urges Malaysia, Cambodia to bolster tourism synergy * Cambodian cookbook wins award in Portugal Myanmar * Covid-19 cases rise to 52 this week, highest in Mon State * Authorities take action after video of student being assaulted in southwestern Myanmar goes viral on social media * Myanmar junta battles guerillas for control of jade hub Laos * Laos strives to develop strong tourism growth * Health ministry inks deal with S. Korea to build new medical university Brunei * Brunei cracks down on int'l drug cartel * Brunei temporarily closes embassy in Teheran * Brunei team brings glory in SEAKF meet Anti-Israel protesters holding placards as they demonstrate against the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran near the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on June 20, 2025. - AFP Aseanplus * China condemns British warship's 'troublemaking' Taiwan Strait transit * South Korea's Cabinet approves universal cash grant amid controversy * 87 Japanese nationals, family members evacuated from Iran, Israel * Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security * Ramos-Horta: Timor-Leste ready to contribute to regional stability * South Korea says SK and Amazon to invest $5 billion in country's biggest data centre * 'Cyborg' Chinese woman with rare disorder lives on feeding tube, stays optimistic * New S. Korean President's call for public to suggest Cabinet members 'more than a populist move' * Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work * S. Korean taxi driver under fire for sexually harassing Thai tourist * N. Korea flag disrupts S. Korea church livestream in 'hacking incident' * Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave * billionaire's viral stunt reignites China's food-delivery feud * Rice prices double in Japan as inflation accelerates * Where is Trump's 'all-American' phone made? Analysts point to Asia * Japan's core inflation hits 2-year high, keeps rate-hike bets alive * Hong Kong singer Tommy Yuen arrested for allegedly stealing snacks worth HK$140 * Star singer Hael Husaini overjoyed as tickets for solo concert almost sold out; celebrates by inviting more 'friends' on stage for big show * Ju Hak-nyeon, formerly of K-pop boy band The Boyz, denies paying for sex * Stephen Chow cuddles up to Carina Lau in new photo; fans think a movie collaboration is in the works
The Star
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Najib's DNAA: Material documents unavailable because held up in 1MDB trial, says AGC
PETALING JAYA: All aspects will be examined and considered before taking any further action on the temporary discharge of Datuk Seri Najib Razak three counts of money laundering involving RM27mil linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd, says the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC). The AGC said there were some documents which were material for the current SRC International trial, and the prosecution had no choice but to wait until the relevant material documents were obtained after the 1MDB trial proceedings were completed. "It should be emphasised that the material documents are already available but are being used as evidence in the ongoing 1MDB trial," the AGC said in a statement on Friday (June 20). "The prosecution has requested time to gather all relevant material documents to be presented as evidence and testimony in the second SRC trial. This delay is not intentional but is to ensure that the integrity of the documents as evidence in the trial is always maintained. "The department is aware that this case has attracted public attention as it involves the former prime minister of Malaysia and throughout the proceedings before the Court, the department has taken action in accordance with the limits of the independence of the prosecution and the legal process. "The case was registered at the High Court on Feb 7, 2019 and has been set for trial five times in June 2020, July to August 2021, March to April 2022, September 2024 and April and May 2025." It said all trial dates of the case have been postponed for the following reasons: (i) Movement control order due to the Covid-19 pandemic; (ii) Application by the accused's counsel; or (iii) The prosecution's own application. The application for adjournment made by the prosecution is because (i) The trial proceedings of the first SRC case were still ongoing at that time at the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court levels until fully completed on March 31, 2023; (ii) At the same time, the 1MDB trial proceedings had also begun while the first SRC case was still pending. Both cases above involved the use of some of the material documents that would be used in the second SRC trial. "This department emphasises that the allegations by certain parties that this department carries out "defective prosecution" are completely unfounded. This department always maintains the highest level and quality in line with the expectations of the people. "This department remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will continue to carry out its responsibilities under the Federal Constitution with integrity, fairness and respect for the judicial process," it said. Earlier, Judge K Muniandy allowed the defence's application for a DNAA over three money laundering charges involving RM27mil from SRC International Sdn Bhd, citing the prosecution's lack of preparedness to proceed with the trial, which has been postponed numerous times since 2019. The court was informed that the prosecution had yet to obtain the necessary documentary evidence. The delay, the judge noted, had denied the accused the right to a fair and timely resolution of the case. A DNAA means the accused is temporarily discharged from the charges but may still be prosecuted for the same offences in the future if the prosecution so decides.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
'Inexcusable': AGC must answer for repeated DNAAs in high-profile corruption cases, says C4
PETALING JAYA: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) must be held accountable for its repeated failures in a number of high-profile court cases that have ended in a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA), says the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4). It said the recent pattern of flawed prosecutions involving political figures that ended in a DNAA showcased a possible significant deep-rooted institutional incompetence within the prosecutorial office. 'These are not normal criminal cases; they implicate corruption involving some of the most powerful political figures in the country, and as such, should be treated with the highest priority. 'It is inexcusable that DNAAs keep being granted on the basis that the AGC had failed to adhere to basic procedures, which are part of any criminal prosecution. 'Not only were they simply not prepared for this case that has been in progress for 6 years, they did not even object to the DNAA,' it said in a press statement on Friday (June 20). This comes after former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was granted a DNAA for three counts of money laundering involving RM27mil linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd by the High Court on Friday (June 20). C4 said Najib's newest DNAA joins a long list of recent similar failures by the AGC in court, including Najib and former treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah being granted a DNAA in the RM6.6bil criminal breach of trust case linked to payments to the International Petroleum Investment Company (Ipic) in November last year. Another recent high-profile case involved Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who was granted a DNAA for all 47 graft charges involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds on Sept 4, 2023. C4 also questioned the lack of any attempts by the AGC to publicly address its repeated failures in high-profile court cases, adding that it was sowing public distrust in the government and judiciary. 'Why have there been no public attempts to remedy this or address these prosecutorial failures? 'This lack of accountability only serves to deepen public distrust, erode confidence in the rule of law, and reinforce the perception that justice in Malaysia is neither independent nor equal,' it added. It also called on the AGC to publicly commit to refiling the charges for all cases where political figures have received a DNAA as soon as possible.
The Star
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
PM: Najib's DNAA solely a judicial matter
PUCHONG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International case is solely a judicial matter. "That is the judge's decision and the Attorney General's. I do not interfere," said the Prime Minister after performing Friday prayers at Masjid Kampung Seri Aman on Friday (June 20). Earlier, Judge K Muniandy allowed the defence's application for a DNAA over three money laundering charges involving RM27mil from SRC International Sdn Bhd, citing the prosecution's lack of preparedness to proceed with the trial, which has been postponed numerous times since 2019. The court was informed that the prosecution had yet to obtain the necessary documentary evidence. The delay, the judge noted, had denied the accused the right to a fair and timely resolution of the case. A DNAA means the accused is temporarily discharged from the charges but may still be prosecuted for the same offences in the future if the prosecution so decides. – Bernama
The Star
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Prosecution must answer for lapse leading to Najib's DNAA in SRC case, says Rafizi
PETALING JAYA: The prosecution must confirm whether the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) will refile charges against Datuk Seri Najib Razak without delay in the SRC International money laundering case, says Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The Pandan MP stressed that the necessary documentation must be prepared without delay to ensure the case proceeds promptly in court. 'In 2019, Najib was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 for allegedly receiving RM27mil in illicit funds related to SRC. 'However, despite being charged since 2019, the trial has yet to begin as the prosecution has not completed the supporting documents needed for court proceedings. 'I urge the prosecution to confirm that the AGC will refile the charges as soon as possible and prepare the necessary documents accordingly, so that the case can proceed without further delay,' he said in a statement on Friday (June 20). Rafizi said he respected Najib's right to apply for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA), given the lengthy delay, and also respected the decision by High Court Judge K. Muniandy in granting the application. 'Yet I do not understand why the prosecution has taken so long, since 2019, to prepare the documents required to initiate the case,' he said. He added that this was particularly troubling given the case's connection to SRC International, for which Najib is currently serving a prison sentence following a conviction in a separate but related trial. 'From my own experience studying and exposing the 1MDB and SRC scandals, the SRC case has among the clearest money trails,' Rafizi said. He said the prosecution must answer for this lapse, adding that many Malaysians do not want to see the case fall apart due to the government's failure to submit the necessary documentation in court for a scandal that has already seen a guilty verdict. Earlier today, the Kuala Lumpur High Court granted Najib a DNAA in the money laundering case involving government-owned entity SRC International. 'As an MP, I will continue to monitor the progress of this case closely to ensure it remains in the public eye,' Rafizi said.
