Former CEO sues Bank Rakyat and foundation, claims over RM36m
The case has since been brought to court with a claim for damages of over RM36 million.
In a suit filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on June 5,...
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UMNO man urges swift enforcement of Royal addendum in SRC case
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