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The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
AGC objects to Ilham Tower's bid for judicial review of property seizure
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has objected to Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd's application for leave to initiate a judicial review against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the seizure of Menara Ilham. Senior Federal Counsel Nurhafizza Azizan informed the High Court of the objection during Wednesday's (July 23) proceedings before Justice Datuk Amarjeet Singh. The court directed both parties to file written submissions by Aug 13, with any replies to be submitted by Aug 20. The hearing is set for Sept 18. Ilham Tower was represented by counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar. It filed the ex-parte application through Messrs Raj & Sach on June 23. Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, widow of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, is listed as one of the company's directors. ALSO READ: Mention of MACC's Ilham Tower forfeiture application set for Aug 6 The other respondents named were MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki; senior officer Mohd Razi Rahhim @ Rahim; deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib; the Public Prosecutor; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim; and the government. The company is seeking a declaration that the seizure order or notice issued by the second respondent (Ahmad Akram), on June 4 under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, in relation to the seizure of Menara Ilham at Jalan Binjai, is unlawful and therefore null and void. ALSO READ: MACC seizes Ilham Tower again It is also seeking a certiorari order to quash the seizure notice along with all related decisions or actions. In addition, a mandamus order is sought to compel the second respondent, or any officer, employee, agent, or person authorised by him, to cancel the said notice. The applicant further seeks a court order to stay the enforcement of the seizure notice and all related decisions or actions pending disposal of the judicial review leave application, as well as damages and costs. – Bernama
The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
AGC opposes Ilham Tower's judicial review bid against MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has objected to Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd's application for leave to initiate a judicial review against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the seizure of Menara Ilham. Senior Federal Counsel Nurhafizza Azizan informed the High Court of the objection during today's proceedings before Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh. The court directed both parties to file written submissions by Aug 13, with any replies to be submitted by Aug 20. The hearing is set for Sept 18. Ilham Tower was represented by counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar. It filed the ex-parte application through Messrs Raj & Sach on June 23. Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, widow of former finance minister the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, is listed as one of the company's directors. The other respondents named were MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki; senior officer Mohd Razi Rahhim @ Rahim; deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib; the Public Prosecutor; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim; and the Government of Malaysia. The company is seeking a declaration that the seizure order or notice issued by the second respondent (Ahmad Akram), on June 4, 2025, under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, in relation to the seizure of Menara Ilham at Jalan Binjai, is unlawful and therefore null and void. It is also seeking a certiorari order to quash the seizure notice along with all related decisions or actions. In addition, a mandamus order is sought to compel the second respondent, or any officer, employee, agent, or person authorised by him, to cancel the said notice. The applicant further seeks a court order to stay the enforcement of the seizure notice and all related decisions or actions pending disposal of the judicial review leave application, as well as damages and costs. - Bernama
Barnama
7 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
AGC Opposes Ilham Tower's Bid Against MACC Over Seizure Of Menara Ilham
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has objected to Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd's application for leave to initiate a judicial review against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the seizure of Menara Ilham. Senior Federal Counsel Nurhafizza Azizan informed the High Court of the objection during today's proceedings before Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh. The court directed both parties to file written submissions by Aug 13, with any replies to be submitted by Aug 20. The hearing is set for Sept 18. Ilham Tower was represented by counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar. It filed the ex-parte application through Messrs Raj & Sach on June 23. Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, widow of former finance minister the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, is listed as one of the company's directors. The other respondents named were MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki; senior officer Mohd Razi Rahhim @ Rahim; deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib; the Public Prosecutor; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim; and the Government of Malaysia. The company is seeking a declaration that the seizure order or notice issued by the second respondent (Ahmad Akram), on June 4, 2025, under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, in relation to the seizure of Menara Ilham at Jalan Binjai, is unlawful and therefore null and void. It is also seeking a certiorari order to quash the seizure notice along with all related decisions or actions. In addition, a mandamus order is sought to compel the second respondent, or any officer, employee, agent, or person authorised by him, to cancel the said notice.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC to seek restraining orders on Daim-linked assets in six more countries
KOTA BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will apply for court orders to restrain assets linked to former finance minister the late Tun Daim Zainuddin in six additional countries. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the move follows a similar order obtained recently in the United Kingdom to freeze Daim's assets there. "As I announced earlier, we secured a restraining order in the UK and have forwarded the request to the British authorities for further action in court," he told reporters after witnessing the hand‑over of duties between outgoing state MACC director Rosli Husain and his successor Azmin Yusoff here today. Azam said any overseas forfeiture must proceed through the legal framework of each jurisdiction, and the MACC is working closely with its foreign counterparts to supply the necessary information. "We are preparing identical applications for six more countries. Each will be channelled through Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) and the Attorney‑General's Chambers," he added. Domestically, the MACC has filed a forfeiture application for Menara Ilham, the landmark tower associated with Daim. The court has fixed a date for hearing. "As for Daim's other assets in Malaysia, we are bringing them to court case by case, depending on whether we can establish elements of wrongdoing that justify forfeiture," Azam said. He declined to disclose the total value or full list of assets, citing ongoing proceedings. "To date, the two key developments are the UK restraining order and the Menara Ilham forfeiture. More will follow as the process unfolds." On 28 June, it was reported that, after the UK, at least five other jurisdictions have come under MACC scrutiny as it tracks high‑value assets allegedly linked to Daim, his family, and proxies that were not declared to investigators. Sources say the assets are believed to be located in the United States, Singapore, Japan, Italy and Jersey, the Channel Island off Normandy. Additional locations may also be targeted as enquiries progress. The MACC is expected to seek restraining orders in each jurisdiction to prevent any disposal or transfer of the assets while investigations continue. In the UK, it was reported that authorities have already agreed to freeze properties and assets worth an estimated £132 million RM700 million) belonging to Daim's wife, Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid.
Malaysian Reserve
25-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MACC files forfeiture application for Menara Ilham
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed a forfeiture application for the Menara Ilham building linked to the late former finance minister, Tun Daim Zainuddin. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the 60-storey building is among the latest assets subject to forfeiture proceedings involving Daim, his wife Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid and several of their local proxies. 'We will initiate the (forfeiture) process today, and I must say, it is not a simple task as there are many steps involved, and the documents (related to Menara Ilham) are extensive. 'In the next one to two weeks, more applications will be filed for properties linked to the individuals concerned,' he said at a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today. Azam also said the MACC has obtained a Restraining Order in Malaysia against assets belonging to Daim and related parties in the United Kingdom, estimated to be worth RM700 million. Following this, UK authorities have been notified and agreed to file a Restraining Order application in UK courts based on Malaysia's request. Earlier this month, the MACC once again seized Menara Ilham after securing permission from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to do so. On Monday, the High Court temporarily suspended an order to freeze seven properties, including three luxury residences in London, and one bank account, allegedly belonging to Na'imah and her family. Previously, the MACC had obtained an ex parte order to freeze the seven properties and one bank account, all of which are valued at £132 million (RM758.2 million), under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001. According to the MACC's application, investigations found that the movable and immovable assets were matters or evidence relating to alleged offences under Section 4(1) of the AMLATFPUAA 2001. — BERNAMA
