Ali Hamsa: Top govt officials order earlier 1MDB audit reports to be shredded
"At the end, we agree there should not be two or three (different) versions of the 1MDB audit report. Whatever final version that existed, that should stand."
Audio recording of meeting on amendments to 1MDB audit report played in court
Ali can be heard saying in the audio recording that the meeting is held to go through the audit report and verify certain things.
Najib lost trust in Gani Patail, says witness
This was revealed by former chief secretary to the government Tan Sri Ali Hamsa, who is the fourth prosecution witness in the 1MDB audit report tampering trial.
Najib not satisfied with contents of 1MDB audit report: Ali Hamsa
"Najib instructed me to hold a coordination meeting between the National Audit Department and former 1MDB chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy and other officers."
In landmark judgement, Federal Court rules PM, ministers can be sued for misfeasance in public office
The Federal Court judge said a purposive reading of Article 132 reflects the administrative structure envisaged for the governance and operation of the Federation, and not to determine who can be held liable for misfeasance while holding public office.
What were removed from the 1MDB audit report
“There were passages in that report that caused concern to Najib though they were true in fact ... He took positive steps to have those passages altered or removed ... Despite the report was ready to be placed before the PAC in Parliament, a meeting was convened on Feb 24, 2016 at Najib’s behest ... As a result of what transpired at that meeting, the relevant passages were amended or removed.”
Prosecution, Arul Kanda object to Najib's bid to postpone 1MDB audit tampering trial
"It seemed (Najib's) defence is pre-planning to postpone the defence in the other (SRC trial). I am suggesting as affirmed in paragraph 20 (Najib) is not telling the whole truth."
Najib's lawyers file application to defer 1MDB audit tampering trial
"An application has been filed so that the court could consider for Najib's lawyers to prepare his defence in the SRC case," said sources on both sides on condition of anonymity.
Najib issued six cheques totalling RM15m to Umno Kedah, court told
Umno Kedah is among 41 entities which the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had filed forfeiture suits against to recover assets linked to 1MDB.
1MDB-Tanore trial hearing adjourned as Shahrol, Shafee are ill
High Court judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah said he had no choice but to adjourn today's proceedings and vacate tomorrow's round of the trial as well, because Shahrol and Shafee's ailments are preventing them from attending hearings.
