News by Hafiz Yatim

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.

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.

The wife of former premier Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak had sought the stay, pending the government's appeal on the appointment of an independent jeweller to identify the 44 pieces of jewellery sent to her but which she claims had been seized by the government.

Sri Ram said Lokman had made two separate statements via a video with the transcript before the court, which is a clear attempt to interfere in the due administration of justice at the prima facie stage in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial.

Sessions Court judge Rozilah Salleh allowed bail at RM330,000 with one surety and that Nasharudin surrender his passport to court.

The application was filed last Friday (Oct 18), but no dates have been fixed by the High Court to hear the application. However, the court has fixed a mention date on Oct 31.