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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar succeeds in halting civil sexual assault suit filed by Yusoff Rawther
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has succeeded in halting the sexual assault suit filed against him in 2021 by former research officer Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. A three-member Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk Supang Lian ruled that this was due to special circumstances, as a stay should be granted to preserve the integrity of the appeal. Anwar's application to stay trial proceedings came after Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Roz Mawar Rozain rejected his bid to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court on the immunity of a prime minister from a civil suit. Roz Mawar, in her decision, ruled that Anwar's referral application on the eight constitutional questions was speculative and did not meet the requirements under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act. Anwar had sought the apex court to rule whether Articles 5,8,39,40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from Yusoff's suit. He had asked the court to decide whether Yusoff's suit would impair the effective discharge of his executive duties and undermine the constitutional separation of powers. Anwar had also requested the court to consider whether the lawsuit impacts his ability to carry out executive duties and undermines the principle of separation of powers guaranteed by the Constitution. MORE TO COME
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar succeeds in halting sexual assault suit filed by ex-research officer
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has succeeded in halting the sexual assault suit filed against him in 2021 by former research officer Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. A three-member Court of Appeal panel led by Datuk Supang Lian ruled that this was due to special circumstances, as a stay should be granted to preserve the integrity of the appeal. Anwar's application to stay trial proceedings came after Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Roz Mawar Rozain rejected his bid to refer eight constitutional questions to the Federal Court on the immunity of a prime minister from a civil suit. Roz Mawar, in her decision, ruled that Anwar's referral application on the eight constitutional questions was speculative and did not meet the requirements under Section 84 of the Courts of Judicature Act. Anwar had sought the apex court to rule whether Articles 5,8,39,40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from Yusoff's suit. He had asked the court to decide whether Yusoff's suit would impair the effective discharge of his executive duties and undermine the constitutional separation of powers. Anwar had also requested the court to consider whether the lawsuit impacts his ability to carry out executive duties and undermines the principle of separation of powers guaranteed by the Constitution.
The Star
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Zabariah appointed Court of Appeal acting president
PUTRAJAYA: Federal Court judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof (pic) will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the Court of Appeal president following Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim's retirement on Thursday. Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, who assumed the powers and duties of the Chief Justice, said Zabariah's appointment was made under Section 9(3)(a) of the Court of Judicature Act 1964. 'I hereby appoint Zabariah to exercise the powers and duties of the Court of Appeal president effective July 3 until the position is permanently filled,' Hasnah said in a letter on Thursday. A copy of the letter was sent to the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, Federal Court Chief Registrar Datuk Zamri Bakar and Court of Appeal Registrar Jumirah Marjuki. Zabariah was appointed as a Judi–cial Commissioner and later served at the Kuala Lumpur High Court from Jan 5, 2009. She was confirmed as a High Court judge on Aug 9, 2010, and on Jan 2, 2013, was assigned to the Seremban High Court. In 2016, she returned to serve as a High Court judge at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. Zabariah was appointed as a Court of Appeal judge on March 21, 2016. She was elevated as a Federal Court judge on Dec 5, 2019. She turned 66 on April 10, which would be the mandatory retirement age, but was given a six-month extension. In March, Zabariah was appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission. The Court of Appeal president is the second-highest position in the Malaysian judiciary after the Chief Justice.
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New Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] MACC seeks forfeiture of RM3b assets linked to Daim, family
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is moving to seize and forfeit more than RM3 billion worth of assets allegedly linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his widow Toh Puan Na'imah Khalid, their family members, and close associates. In a statement today, the commission said its Special Operations Division had identified ownership of high-value assets in 11 countries. These countries include the United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Jersey, Italy, Japan, Indonesia, and several African nations. The investigation was carried out in cooperation with enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom, namely the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre (IACCC). So far, a restraining order was issued by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on June 3, under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA), involving seven assets in the UK valued at RM758 million. "An application for Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) is currently being processed with the UK authorities via the Attorney General's Chambers. Further coordination with the IACCC is ongoing to ensure effective enforcement," MACC said. The commission also filed similar restraining orders through the Kuala Lumpur High Court on June 19 for assets in Jersey and Singapore. The hearings took place on June 23 and 25. The assets in question include four bank and investment accounts in Jersey worth RM1.15 billion, and 12 accounts in Singapore amounting to RM540 million. MACC said additional requests for information on assets located in the United States, Switzerland, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Italy, and Japan are being pursued with the assistance of Bank Negara Malaysia, the IACCC, and MLA applications. Locally, the commission confirmed that it seized Ilham Tower in Kuala Lumpur on June 5, following a court order issued a day earlier. A forfeiture application without prosecution was filed on June 25 under Section 56 of the AMLATFPUAA. As part of the ongoing probe, MACC recorded statements from Na'imah and her son, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin Daim, on June 14 regarding undeclared high-value commission plans to obtain a statement from their second son, Muhammed Amin Zainuddin Daim, who is currently residing in the UK. "All three individuals are key shareholders of Ilham Baru Sdn Bhd, which owns a majority stake in Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd. They have been identified as beneficial owners of Ilham Tower," the commission said. In line with Section 36(1) of the MACC Act 2009, the commission said it began issuing notices on July 10 to 22 individuals identified as close relatives and associates of Daim and Na'imah, requiring them to declare their assets for verification.
Malaysiakini
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Court grants leave for IRF to challenge book ban
The Kuala Lumpur High Court today granted the Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) leave to apply for a judicial review, challenging the government's ban on its book on the Malay translation of 'The Message of the Qur'an' by Muhammad Asad. The respondents in the case are the federal government, the home minister, and the Al-Quran Printing Control and Licensing Board. The application seeks to quash the ban and obtain...
