malaysia

Former Malaysian PM’s PR Rep Charged In 1MDB Case
Former Malaysian PM’s PR Rep Charged In 1MDB Case
February 21, 2019  |  Legal

The British public relations representative for Najib Razak, Malaysia’s former prime minister, has been charged in absentia in the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, according...

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Former Goldman Sachs Director Waives Extradition In Malaysia 1MDB Scandal
Former Goldman Sachs Director Waives Extradition In Malaysia 1MDB Scandal
February 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

An ex-Goldman Sachs banker who’s accused of being involved with a multibillion-dollar scandal in Malaysia has requested to be sent to the U.S. to face...

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PayPal Reorgs In Asia, Closes Malaysia Office
PayPal Reorgs In Asia, Closes Malaysia Office
February 13, 2019  |  International

In a restructuring move for its customer support department, PayPal has closed its office in Malaysia, according to a report. The office, which was located...

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Bitcoin Daily: Malaysia Will Start Regulating ICOs, Russia May Invest In Bitcoin To Take On Sanctions
Bitcoin Daily: Malaysia Will Start Regulating ICOs, Russia May Invest In Bitcoin To Take On...
January 15, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Malaysia’s initial coin offering (ICO) regulations are said to take effect on Tuesday (January 15) per a notice from the Securities Commission (SC) in the...

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Malaysia Demands $7.5B From Goldman
Malaysia Demands $7.5B From Goldman
December 26, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

Goldman Sachs could be on the hook for $7.5 billion in reparations from the Malaysia government pertaining to its link to the 1MDB scandal. According to a...

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Goldman Sued Over 1MBD Scandal
Goldman Sued Over 1MBD Scandal
November 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Goldman Sachs is being sued by an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund over what is being termed the Malaysian 1MDB scandal. The suit was filed...

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Malaysian PM: Goldman Bankers ‘Cheated’ The Country
Malaysian PM: Goldman Bankers ‘Cheated’ The Country
November 14, 2018  |  International

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has alleged that Goldman Sachs “cheated” the country regarding a state fund for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), and that U.S....

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Department Of Justice Announces Indictments In 1MDB Fund Scheme
Department Of Justice Announces Indictments In 1MDB Fund Scheme
November 01, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday (November 1) a three-count criminal indictment charging two individuals in a conspiracy to launder billions of dollars embezzled from...

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WeChat Pay Expands To Malaysia
WeChat Pay Expands To Malaysia
August 21, 2018  |  Digital Payments

Tencent’s WeChat, which is the leading messaging app in China, has rolled out a digital payment platform in Malaysia in what is its first Asian...

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