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Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Projek Sama urges swift action on Najib charges, warns of DNAA misuse
Project Stability and Accountability for Malaysia (Projek Sama) has called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to take immediate steps to restore public confidence in the justice system following another court decision to grant Najib Abdul Razak a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA). The civil society group urged Anwar to direct the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) to promptly refile charges against the former prime minister over RM27 million allegedly linked to SRC International, warning that further delays could lead to full acquittals. 'Without swift and transparent action, DNAA may be used...
Malaysiakini
a day ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
We had 'no other choice', AGC says over Najib's DNAA
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) said it "did not have any other choice" but to await the conclusion of Najib Abdul Razak's 1MDB and the first SRC International trials, before it could use the overlapping documents required for the second SRC International case. The agency emphasised the necessity of securing the required documents as evidence, explaining that...
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Cops fine-tune investigation papers in alleged royal assault probe
KUANTAN: Police have completed their investigation into the alleged assault of a trader involving a member of the royal family at an entertainment venue here last month. However, district police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the investigation papers were being refined in accordance with instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC). He said the papers were initially submitted to federal police and the A-GC on June 18, but were returned with directions to carry out several additional steps. "The department is taking the necessary action, and once completed, the investigation papers will be resubmitted to the A-GC," he said in a text message today. Meanwhile, Wan Mohd Zahari said that the three individuals detained to assist in the investigation had been released on police bail. He said that statements had been recorded from 14 individuals as part of the ongoing probe into the incident, which allegedly took place at a nightclub on Jalan Gambut on May 8. On June 13, a police report went viral, alleging that a 30-year-old trader was assaulted by a bodyguard and stabbed by a royal figure. The trader is said to have sustained injuries and lodged a police report on June 5. Wan Mohd Zahari said the case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, whipping, or any combination thereof upon conviction. Last year, a member of the royal family was among five individuals jointly charged in a separate case for allegedly assaulting a 44-year-old man with a knife in Kuantan.
Sinar Daily
4 days ago
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Najib's additional money laundering charges retained, trial continues
KUALA LUMPUR - The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has rejected former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's representation to drop three additional money laundering charges involving RM27 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd funds. The matter was informed by deputy public prosecutor Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul when the case came up for mention before High Court Judge "My Lord, I'm here to to inform the court that the representation has been rejected and the prosecution is going to proceed with the trial. My instructions are to inform the court of the matter and to seek trial dates,' he said. At the same time, the prosecutor asked the court for a longer time as he needed more time to obtain documents as well as to prepare witness statements. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering by accepting illegal proceeds amounting to RM27 million through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan on July 8, 2014. Earlier, Mohd Ashrof informed the court that SRC's RM42 million case, which was previously presided over by then High Court Judge Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali (now a Court of Appeal Judge), involved 807 exhibits. He stated that these exhibits are required for use in the current trial. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak - BERNAMA FILE PIX "Therefore, My Lord, the prosecution will be formally requesting the registry of the High Court to return those exhibits to the prosecution for this case. I have been informed that this will require a little bit of time, and therefore, we are humbly seeking for a longer trial date to be fixed," said the prosecutor. Meanwhile, Najib 's lead counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah suggested that the court grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) for his client, to avoid burdening the court's docket and to allow the prosecution time to prepare without prejudice. "My Lord, the charges were preferred in 2019, and the representation was submitted on July 31, 2023. The defence believes there is merit to the representation due to the conclusive nature of the first SRC trial and subsequent appeals. "The case has been ongoing since 2019, and the delay has spanned six years. Documents related to SRC are scattered across various courts, including the Federal Court and civil proceedings," said the lawyer. The judge then asked the prosecutor for his view on the DNAA application, to which Mohd Ashrof said he disagreed as the prosecution was ready to proceed with the trial. "I disagree. However, regarding the documentation, I humbly request more time to obtain the necessary documents," Mohd Ashrof reiterated. The court then fixed June 20 to decide on the DNAA application by Najib . The former Pekan MP was charged under Section 4 (1) (a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which is punishable by a maximum fine of RM5 million or imprisonment of up to five years, or both upon conviction. Najib is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for the misappropriation of RM42 million in the SRC International funds case. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon, following which on Jan 29, 2024 the Pardons Board halved his jail term from 12 to six years and reduced the fine from RM210 million to RM50 million. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
A-GC appeals Yusoff Rawther's acquittal in drugs and firearms case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has filed a notice of appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit and discharge Muhammad Yusoff Rawther of drug trafficking and firearms-related charges. In a statement, the A-GC said the High Court's June 12 decision saw Yusoff being freed without being called to enter his defence at the end of the prosecution's case. Yusoff was charged under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960. "After reviewing and considering the court's decision, the A-GC filed the notice of appeal today to challenge the acquittal and discharge," it said. High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin freed Yusoff from drug trafficking and possession of imitation firearms charges after ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case. Jamil, in his ruling, said the evidence produced in court failed to support a reasonable conclusion that the accused had exclusive control over the vehicle or custody and control over the pistols and drugs. He said the evidence only raised suspicion and was insufficient to prove the accused's possession or control of the items. Yusoff had been accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis in a vehicle parked in front of a surau at the Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters at 10.15am on Sept 6 last year. He also faced a separate charge of possessing two imitation pistols by the roadside near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am on the same day.
