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Datuk Seri Najib Razak maintains not guilty plea

Apr 03, 2019

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak's long-awaited trial officially started at 3pm today. 

This, despite last minute efforts by his defence team to have proceedings delayed futher.

He maintained his not guilty plea, on all 7 charges of misappropriating RM42 million of funds belonging to SRC International.

He was initially due to stand trial in February, but appeals by his lawyers over procedural matters saw his case put on hold until a judge last week ruled the trial should finally proceed.

Today also happens to be the 10th anniversary of him becoming the 6th Prime Minister.
 

Only 1% of Malaysians are against vaccinations

The Health Ministry says only 1% of Malaysians are against vaccinations.

It adds that there is no organised anti-vaccine movement in the coutry compared to overseas.

The Ministry is working closely with the MCMC and NGOs to combat misinformation on vaccination.

Genting agreed to buy Equanimity

Image: Boat International

The Attorney-General's Chambers has confirmed that Equanimity-the yatch once owned by fugitive Malaysian billionaire Jho Low is set to be sold to Genting.

Genting or its Special Purpose Vehicle company is to pay 126 million US dollars for the luxury vessel.

The AG says it's the best offer received in the 5 months that the super-yacht has been up for sale. 

The yatch, which is said to have been built at a cost of 250 million dollars, is alleged to have been bought by Jho Low using money stolen from 1MDB.