MACC studying responses over compound notices issued to recover 1MDB money
MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said they had initially asked to be exempted from having to pay back the funds they allegedly received.
MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said they had initially asked to be exempted from having to pay back the funds they allegedly received.
Justice Sequerah's decision stems from the fact that he is also presiding in Najib's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore trial.
The order was made by Justice Lim Chong Fong on an application made by Mega Sasa's lawyers T. Gunaseelan and Arun Kasi.
Cross-examined by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi said that at the time — between 2009 and March 2010 — he would not have classified the transaction as suspicious.
This follows the High Court today dismissing the constitutional challenge brought by seven smokers, as it ruled that the Health Ministry's move to impose the ban is not filled with illegality and impropriety.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, which has filed forfeiture suits against 41 entities in relation to 1MDB-related assets, is seeking RM1.98 million from the Tun Hussein Onn Foundation.
Najib and Shafee's lawyer Sarah Abishegam also confirmed the deferment to reporters, who were told that Justice Mariana had made the decision in her chambers.
The defence's argument is basically the authenticity of the documents is being questioned, and the court should not admit them.
High Court judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali will announce his decision on whether to acquit the former premier or ask him to call his defence at 10am on Nov 11.
Justice Datuk Ahmad Bache yesterday dismissed the striking out application by Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd and Grant Thornton Consulting Sdn Bhd.