News by Hafiz Yatim

“The parties have given their suitable dates and we are waiting for the court to decide.”

The application was filed by Messrs Amelda Fuad Abi & Aidil at the High Court today with an affidavit in support by the Malaysian Muslim Lawyers Association’s secretary-general Ridha Abdah Subri.

The defence closed its case on Sept 3, with Justice Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali initially fixing today for oral submissions. A total of six defence witnesses, including Isa, testified in the trial, while 15 prosecution witnesses gave evidence.

This is confirmed by counsel Americk Sidhu, who represents Rewcastle Brown and the publishers.

“I have instructed my lawyers to evaluate the matter (Syed Iskandar's originating summons),” Jamal said.

Najib's application to intervene in Azilah's bid to set aside the conviction and death sentence will be heard first, according to Najib's lawyer Sarah Abishegam

Dr Syed Iskandar Syed Jaafar, 53, filed the originating summons (OS) at the High Court here, through Messrs R Kenghadaran & Co, where he named the Malaysian government as the sole defendant.

Nizar is the son of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak

In a statement issued today, Thomas wrote that calling an emergency would have grave consequences, especially on the country’s economy. He pointed out that the rating agencies will immediately downgrade the country’s sovereign ratings. Consequently, the country’s borrowing costs will instantly go up, and this perhaps will result in difficulty in borrowing. 

The Act would be enforced for two years.