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The MACC had frozen Hasanah’s account with Bank Muamalat last September. The former spy chief was later charged with CBT involving US$12.1 million (RM50.4 million) on Oct 25. 

"I claim trial," she said while in the dock.

Rosmah's counsel submitted a Certificate of Unfitness to Attend Court to the High Court and applied for a postponement.

They said Deepak did not disclose a reasonable cause of action as he does not have locus standi (legal standing) to claim for losses purportedly accruing under the Acquisition Agreement dated May 16, 2007. 

The RM4 billion loan was granted by Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP), according to AG Tommy Thomas’ opening statement at Najib’s SRC trial yesterday. The RM42 million proceeds were used to pay for various Barisal National component political parties, purchase of luxury fashion products and renovation to Najib’s homes.

“Najib is not above the law and his prosecution and this trial should serve as precedents for all future holders of this august office,” said Thomas.

Or will it be delayed, as Najib’s review hearing is fixed for tomorrow.

On Nov 15 last year, Rosmah, 67, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court to two counts of soliciting RM187.5 million and receiving RM1.5 million for projects to provide solar energy to 369 rural schools in Sarawak.

With the benefit of the documents, Mohd Isa and his lawyers will assess whether there is a need to file an amended statement of defence.

Previously, it was reported that the government still took the stand that no damages ought to be awarded to The Edge over the suspension of two of its publications, regarding reports on the issue of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).