Verdict deferred again in forfeiture case against PKFZ-related entities due to CMCO
This is the second postponement after the apex court bench was initially slated to deliver its decision last Sept 28.
This is the second postponement after the apex court bench was initially slated to deliver its decision last Sept 28.
Lim was not present today at the Sessions Court here as he needed to attend proceedings at the Penang State Legislative Assembly.
The IO, Noornabilah Mohd Aziman, told the High Court that she lodged a report against Rosmah on Nov 9, 2018. During cross-examination by Rosmah's counsel, Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader, she said the MACC first investigated a complaint against Rizal, before turning to Rosmah.
The application for the adjournment was made separately by the Sabah attorney-general office, and also Musa's rival and Parti Warisan Sabah president, Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal.
An official from the Prime Minister's Department (PMD) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigating officer (IO) in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's solar hybrid graft case are the final two witnesses to be called by the prosecution before it closes its case.
The suit was filed at the High Court on Monday but PKR’s lawyers have yet to serve the cause papers on Zuraida after two unsuccessful attempts.
The new trial dates are in 2021. Justice Jamil had today fixed May 7, 21, 28, June 4 and 11, July 1-2, 22-23 and Aug 6 as trial dates for the case.
Malaysian prosecutors had sought US$340.26 million from PSOSL in its first international forfeiture application, as they claimed to have originated from the problematic 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund in a joint venture with PSI to form the 1MDB PetroSaudi Ltd in 2010.
Apandi in the letter of demand from the law firm of Messrs Shukor Baljit and Partners dated yesterday wants the chambers to respond within seven days (7) his claim of unlawful termination and hence his termination two years ago should be null and void, or he will be force to commence legal proceedings.
The panel, led by Justice Datuk Has Zanah Mehat, granted the extension after the prosecution led by Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul did not object to the application for an extension.
Hence, Najib's defence was granted the extension to file their petition by Oct 28.