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Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Lawyer wants apex court ruling on validity of Naimah's asset declaration charge
Naimah Khalid, the wife of the late Daim Zainuddin, claimed trial in the sessions court last year to failing to comply with the terms of an asset declaration notice issued by MACC. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Naimah Khalid's lawyer argued in the High Court today that the validity of the provision under which she was charged must be decided by the apex court. Naimah, the wife of the late Daim Zainuddin, claimed trial in the sessions court last year to a charge of failing to comply with the terms of an asset declaration notice issued by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Naimah was accused, under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009, of failing to declare her ownership of companies, several plots of land here and in Penang, as well as two vehicles. She subsequently filed a reference application, claiming that Section 30(5) of the MACC Act violated her right against self-incrimination, her right not to provide evidence that could be used against her in future proceedings, and her right to a fair trial. Section 30(5) provides that all persons to whom a notice is issued shall be legally bound to state the truth and disclose all information within their knowledge, or available to or capable of being obtained by them. The sessions court dismissed her application earlier this year. Naimah's lawyer Gurdial Singh Nijar today maintained that it was unconstitutional for Naimah to stand trial, saying the charge infringed her fundamental rights. He added that the High Court should refer the matter to the Federal Court for judicial determination. Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin told the court that the MACC Act made it mandatory for anyone summoned by the anti-graft agency to provide statements to answer questions from the investigating officers. The hearing continues before Justice K Muniandy on July 11.
Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC to quiz Ismail Sabri's former son-in-law in Indonesia
Jovian Mandagie was previously married to Ismail Sabri Yaakob's daughter, Nina Sabrina, before their divorce in 2023. (Facebook pic) PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will question Jovian Mandagie, the former son-in-law of ex-prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in Indonesia as part of its ongoing investigation into Ismail's asset declaration. MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Jovian's statement was needed to verify claims made by Ismail, who had declared his assets in February. 'We need to get his (Jovian's) cooperation. There are assets said to be linked to him, as stated by Ismail Sabri. We need confirmation,' Azam told a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today. 'He is in Indonesia, and he is an Indonesian. So we will have to meet him there. We are hoping to make the trip in a week or two to speed up matters.' Jovian was previously married to Ismail's daughter, Nina Sabrina, before their divorce in 2023. Azam said MACC has so far recorded statements from 57 individuals as part of the investigation. He also confirmed that MACC has completed its analysis of Ismail's assets and will submit its findings to the Attorney-General's Chambers by the end of June. 'We are factoring in that he (Ismail) has been involved in the private sector and has held company shares. These are being considered to ensure a fair assessment of his income,' he said. Asked whether Ismail will be called in for further questioning, Azam said: 'It depends on our findings. He may or may not be called.' Ismail resumed giving his statement to MACC on April 24 as part of its second phase of questioning on his asset declaration. The most recent session was on May 7. MACC is investigating the discovery of about RM170 million in cash and 16kg of gold bars worth millions of ringgit, which were seized in raids on the residences of four men, and three other premises believed to be 'safe houses'. A money changer was also arrested as part of the probe into Ismail.
