The penalty represents the latest in a string of actions by Washington to keep sophisticated technology from China that may support its military or enable human rights abuses.

Switzerland's second biggest bank is trying to recover from a series of scandals, including losing more than US$5 billion from the collapse of investment firm Archegos last year.

The government has so far repaid RM13.3 billion of 1MDB's debt.

It is one of the largest 1MDB-related settlements by an audit firm in Southeast Asia.

He had sued Anina Saadudin for her remarks on his handling of duties during the movement control order period.

This is the largest 1MDB-related settlement by an audit firm in Southeast Asia, says finance ministry.

In his statement of apology, Jamal Yunos also acknowledges that Yeo Bee Yin was 'honest and transparent' in her management of the funds in question.

During the trial, it emerged that Facebook was violating Illinois law by storing biometric data – digital scans of people's faces, in support of its face-tagging feature – without users' consent.

This is in addition to the RM53.7 million penalty imposed by Bank Negara Malaysia and paid by AmBank Group.

The US Federal Trade Commission says the agreement settles a complaint that Amazon failed to give the full tip amounts to drivers in its Amazon Flex programme.

Google will also review its policies on hiring and compensation and take corrective action to ensure non-discrimination practices in the workplace.

Goldman Sachs International Ltd and its two Asian entities were given a discharge amounting to an acquittal from the four charges against them.