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Malaysiakini
2 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Stop using judiciary as shield against AGC reform, Zaid tells PM
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has taken Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to task, urging him to hasten reforms in the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), rather than 'hide' behind the judiciary. Anwar yesterday hit back at critics who blame him when defendants receive a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA). He said that such decisions are made by the judiciary and insists he cannot interfere in judicial matters. However, this explanation appears to misrepresent the...
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
AGC takes Syed Saddiq's acquittal in RM1.12m graft case to Federal Court
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed that the prosecution in the RM1.12 million corruption case against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has submitted a final appeal in the Federal Court. The AGC referred to a Court of Appeal ruling yesterday that acquitted the Muar MP of four charges related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving Bersatu Youth funds.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
A-GC files appeal against Syed Saddiq's acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on charges of abetting criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of RM1 million belonging to Armada. The AGC, in a statement, said the prosecution filed the notice of appeal today against the entirety of the court's decision. Yesterday, a three-judge Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk Ahmad Zaidi Ibrahim allowed the former youth and sports minister's appeal, setting aside his conviction, seven-year prison sentence, RM10 million fine, and two strokes of the rotan.
Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
AGC takes Syed Saddiq's acquittal in RM1.12m graft case to Federal Court
The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed that the prosecution in the RM1.12 million corruption case against Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has submitted a final appeal in the Federal Court. The AGC referred to a Court of Appeal ruling yesterday that acquitted the Muar MP of four charges related to criminal breach of trust, misappropriation of property and money laundering involving Bersatu Youth funds.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Lawyers for Daim's widow decry NFA decision as 'unacceptable'
KUALA LUMPUR: The lawyers for Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, widow of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, have described the police's No Further Action (NFA) decision on her report as "unacceptable" and a breach of the rule of law. Lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh Sohanpal said this in a statement after the police classified the case as NFA recently. Na'imah lodged the police report on Sept 30 last year, following a Bloomberg News article alleging political interference in the MACC's investigation against Daim. The article had claimed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki were involved in a coordinated abuse of investigative powers. "This sudden NFA decision was conveyed to us via a letter received on June 21 from the Sentul police chief. "This decision is unacceptable, shocking, and contradicts principles of good governance and the rule of law. "For nine months, the police and the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) remained silent on Na'imah's police report. "The NFA decision came only days after she lodged a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) over the continued failure of authorities to act on her report. "No information was provided regarding who was questioned, what steps were taken, or the actual reasons behind the NFA decision," said the statement. The statement said the report contained serious matters of public interest and should not have been dismissed without proper explanation or accountability. The decision severely undermines the integrity of the police and the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), and confirms the deterioration of institutional independence under the current federal administration, it said. "We will not remain silent or be deterred in our pursuit of justice. "This matter will be pursued until the truth is revealed and justice is served. "The Malaysian people deserve institutions that serve the rakyat, not those in power," it added. Last year, a Bloomberg report, citing sources, claimed that the MACC was instructed to investigate Daim as well as former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his sons. According to the report, the instruction was purportedly given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, a claim the Prime Minister's Office denied. Anwar had said that the government was considering legal action against Bloomberg over the report that MACC acted on his instructions during investigations into certain individuals.
