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New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Anwar: I won't 'interfere' in Najib's DNAA decision
SUBANG JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would not interfere in judicial matters following the court's decision to grant Datuk Seri Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his RM27 million SRC International Bhd linked money laundering case. "That is a matter for the judge and the Attorney-General. I do not interfere," he told reporters briefly when asked to comment on the matter after performing Friday prayers at Kampung Seri Aman mosque, in Puchong, here. The high court earlier granted Najib a DNAA over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offence later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million , allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Bhd, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
New Straits Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar: I won't 'interfere' in Najib's DNAA decision
SUBANG JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would not interfere in judicial matters following the court's decision to grant Datuk Seri Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his RM27 million SRC International Bhd linked money laundering case. "That is a matter for the judge and the Attorney-General. I do not interfere," he told reporters briefly when asked to comment on the matter after performing Friday prayers at Kampung Seri Aman mosque, in Puchong, here.
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New Straits Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] 'Fewer cases hanging over him': Najib happy with SRC DNAA
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak is happy that he had been given the discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. Najib's lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said the former prime minister is pleased with the decision of High Court judge K. Muniandy, who had issued the DNAA order today. "He is happy simply because there are not too many cases hanging over his head. He has been asking for a DNAA for sometime. "He can concentrate on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case now," said Shafee in a press conference after court proceedings. Shafee said the prosecution cannot appeal against Muniandy's decision today. "If they are ready, then they can recharge. But, we hope they do not. "There is enough prejudice on Najib. We implore the Attorney-General to use his good office and discretion to close this matter," he said. Najib, however, will return to prison. "For this case, he is freed. But because he is serving another jail term, he goes back to jail," Shafee added. Shafee said Najib was charged in 2019 but the case was postponed multiple times over the years despite close to 30 days of trial set for proceedings. "At last, the judge said the prosecution had conveyed to him in May that although they want to proceed with the case, they are not ready yet. "This is because there are many documents, up to 500 pages, not in their hands because those documents are also required in the other SRC case, SRC civil case and cases involving others, so it (the documents) is everywhere. "So when the judge asked if the documents could be obtained as soon as possible, the prosecution could not commit because they do not know when themselves," he said. Shafee said Najib should have been charged for the offences in the first case of SRC involving RM42 million, where he was later sentenced to 12 years jail and fined RM210 million. However, the Federal Territories Pardons Board reduced Najib's fine to RM50 million and halved his 12-year jail term to six. "These three charges came later from the first SRC charge. Otherwise, Najib could have had a different outcome and he does not have to face a double journey. "The prosecution should have known whether the charges were connected. In fact, they knew, but somebody forgot to bring it up to the same court for one joint case. "As we know, money laundering charges cannot stand on their own. It has to be always associated with a predicate offence," he said.
New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Najib walks free but not cleared in RM27mil SRC 2.0 case [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offense later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. "This case against the accused person has been pending in this court for a period of six years since the year 2019 and not an iota of witness testimony has been pursued with but only a plethora of postponements indicating that the prosecution is not ready with the prosecution of the case. "Once the accused is charged in court, the charge cannot be hanging over his head for an indeterminate or indefinite period. That would be harsh and illegal. "There is nothing to show that the prosecution able to proceed with the case for the time being or proceed within a reasonable time. "Thus, it is unlikely that the case could be prosecuted expeditiously in the short future.," he said. Muniandy said once the accused is charged in court, he is entitled to due process of the law and must be accorded access to swift justice. "The process of the court is abused by the myriads of postponements and the case is still in the court system waiting to be disposed since 2019 when the court is ever ready to hear and determine the case in its entirely. "This court is also mindful of the prevailing fact that the preferred charges against the accused dates to offences alleged to have been committed in 2014, now it is 2025, and the case has not taken off for trial. "By virtue of those factors, the most appropriate order is for this court to discharge the accused person without acquitting him, so that he is not saddled with the charges preferred against him. "There is no prejudice to the prosecution with the discharge which in common parlance is referred to as DNAA, as it could still pursue with the case once it is ready to do," he added. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million, allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
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New Straits Times
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Najib walks free but not cleared in RM27mil SRC case
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offense later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. "This case against the accused person has been pending in this court for a period of six years since the year 2019 and not an iota of witness testimony has been pursued with but only a plethora of postponements indicating that the prosecution is not ready with the prosecution of the case. "Once the accused is charged in court, the charge cannot be hanging over his head for an indeterminate or indefinite period. That would be harsh and illegal. "There is nothing to show that the prosecution able to proceed with the case for the time being or proceed within a reasonable time. "Thus, it is unlikely that the case could be prosecuted expeditiously in the short future.," he said. Muniandy said once the accused is charged in court, he is entitled to due process of the law and must be accorded access to swift justice. "The process of the court is abused by the myriads of postponements and the case is still in the court system waiting to be disposed since 2019 when the court is ever ready to hear and determine the case in its entirely. "This court is also mindful of the prevailing fact that the preferred charges against the accused dates to offences alleged to have been committed in 2014, now it is 2025, and the case has not taken off for trial. "By virtue of those factors, the most appropriate order is for this court to discharge the accused person without acquitting him, so that he is not saddled with the charges preferred against him. "There is no prejudice to the prosecution with the discharge which in common parlance is referred to as DNAA, as it could still pursue with the case once it is ready to do," he added. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million, allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
