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News Wrap-up: Najib says AG does not like him, Thai cave rescue going well

Jul 10, 2018

Najib Says The AG Does Not Like Him

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is going after the team pursuing the 1MDB investigation, including the Attorney General, the MACC chief and the CCID director. 

The former PM filed a lawsuit against the trio on the same day he posted the rest of his 1 million ringgit bail. 

In his lawsuit, Najib alleged AG Tommy Thomas didn't like him and would be biased in leading the prosecution against him in the SRC International case. 

Image Source: Malay Mail

He also accused MACC chief Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull of being vengeful and CCID director Datuk Seri Amar Singh of being unqualified. 
 

Penang HFMD Cases Under Control 

The Health Minister says the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Penang is a little alarming, but under control. 

This, after the number of HFMD cases rose by more than 100 in just a few days. 

Image Source: The Star

State authorities are checking nurseries and kindergartens to control the disease, with 15 closed for a cleanup so far. 
 

Singapore Still Waiting For Official News On HSR 

Singapore is still waiting on Malaysia to confirm the cancellation of the High Speed Rail project, and will demand compensation if that happens. 

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Singapore's Foreign Minister says the island nation has already forked out 744 million ringgit for the project, and the expense is still growing. 
 

Thai Cave Rescue Going Well

Rescuers are getting more efficient at evacuating the young football team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.

They shaved two hours off the clock to rescue four boys in nine hours yesterday. 

Image Source: AFP

This means another four boys and their coach are still in the cave awaiting a third round of rescue operations.