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Daily Express
11-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
August 12 ruling on Naimah's constitutional reference appeal
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Ho Kit Yen, FMT Text Size: Naimah Khalid is charged with failing to declare her ownership of companies, several plots of land, and two vehicles. (Bernama pic) Kuala Lumpur: The High Court has set Aug 12 to deliver its decision on Naimah Khalid's appeal against a lower court's refusal to refer constitutional questions concerning the validity of her asset declaration charge to the Federal Court. Justice K Muniandy set the date after hearing submissions from deputy public prosecutor Law Chin How and Naimah's lawyer, Gurdial Singh Nijar. Naimah, the widow 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). She was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009 with failing to declare her ownership of companies, several plots of land here and in Penang, and two vehicles. In her reference application, she claimed that Section 30(5) of the Act violated her rights against self-incrimination and to a fair trial. Section 30(5) provides that all persons to whom a notice is issued shall be legally bound to truthfully disclose all information within their knowledge, available to them or capable of being obtained by them. The sessions court dismissed her application earlier this year. Earlier today, Law told the court that Section 30(5) was legally sound, arguing that the provision was designed to compel individuals assisting in graft-related investigations to 'tell the truth'. He added that Naimah – who was summoned as a witness in a probe against Daim – had no right 'to remain silent' in the course of MACC investigations. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Court revises MACC freeze order on London assets linked to Naimah
Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Faisal Asyraf, FMT Text Size: MACC alleges that Naimah Khalid is linked to commercial buildings at St Mary Axe and One Crown Court, and three luxury residences at Bryanston Square, Bryanston Mews and Lancaster Gate, all in London. (Bernama pic) Kuala Lumpur: The High Court has allowed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to amend a freeze order on assets linked to Naimah Khalid in London worth 132 million pounds (about RM758.2 million). Deputy public prosecutor Maziah Mohaide made the application before Justice Azhar Abdul Hamid today, saying the original order was inconsistent with the format required by the UK authorities. She said the amendments would include the full addresses, title details, and value of the properties, as required by the UK authorities. The assets in question comprise two commercial buildings at St Mary Axe and One Crown Court, and three luxury residences at Bryanston Square, Bryanston Mews and Lancaster Gate. The other assets include two residences at Gloucester Place and a CAF Bank Ltd (UK) account held by The Ilham Foundation. Counsel Syed Afiq Syed Albakri, representing Naimah, told the court that he would have to refile an application to intervene as the proposed amendments would render the original freeze order null and void. The court previously stayed the ex parte order to hear Naimah's application to intervene in the case, which was set for today. The court fixed Aug 8 for case management. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Lawyers question NFA on Naimah's police report over Bloomberg article
Published on: Monday, June 23, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 23, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Naimah Khalid filed a police report last September over a Bloomberg article on MACC's investigations into her late husband Daim Zainuddin. PETALING JAYA: Lawyers for Naimah Khalid, the widow of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, have expressed disappointment with the move to classify her police report against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Azam Baki as requiring no further action (NFA). The report, filed last September, was related to a Bloomberg article concerning MACC's investigations into Daim before his death on November 13. Lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh Sohanpal said they received a letter dated June 21 informing them that the case had been classified as NFA. 'The decision is unacceptable, outrageous and contrary to good governance and the rule of law,' they said in a statement today. They also noted that the NFA decision came shortly after Naimah filed a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Commission over what she viewed as delays in investigating her original report. 'No details have been given of who was questioned, what steps were taken, or the reasons for the NFA,' they said. Advertisement They also said that the case was closed 'quietly' despite its public interest value. 'This decision reflects badly on the police and Attorney-General's Chambers, and confirms the erosion of institutional independence under the Madani administration. 'We will not be silenced or deflected from our pursuit of justice. Malaysians deserve institutions that serve the public, not those in power,' they said. Citing sources, Bloomberg reported that Azam had told agency officials that instructions to investigate Daim, as well as former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his sons, came from Anwar himself. Naimah said the Bloomberg report showed that the charges against her and Daim were a conspiracy to target Anwar's political opponents by 'subverting the institutions of state and enforcement bodies'. Both the Prime Minister's Office and MACC have denied the claims in the Bloomberg report. Daim was charged in January last year with failing to declare assets to MACC, including interests in 38 companies, 19 land plots in five states, six properties, two unit trust accounts, and seven luxury vehicles. After his death last November, the prosecution withdrew the charges and the court granted an order discharging and acquitting him. However, the anti-graft agency said that investigations under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act would proceed. Naimah, who also faces an asset declaration charge, is accused of failing to declare her ownership in various companies, several plots of land in Kuala Lumpur and Penang, and two vehicles. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Naimah to challenge MACC's freezing order on overseas assets
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: MACC obtained a court order to freeze £132 million or RM758.2 million worth of assets in London belonging to Naimah Khalid and her family. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Naimah Khalid, the widow of former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, will challenge the court order obtained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to freeze RM758 million worth of assets abroad linked to her and her family. Naimah claimed that the assets were lawfully acquired and that her lawyers would immediately move to set aside the freezing order, which was granted ex parte. 'I will challenge this order to defend what should never be taken from any of us: our rights, our voice, and a country governed by law, not by fear. 'Let there be no doubt that I will fight this politically motivated, reckless, vindictive and lawless action, through all legal means at my disposal,' she said in a statement today. She argued that no reasonable person would say the order was in accordance with fairness or the rules of natural justice, accusing MACC of obtaining it by ambush. The Kuala Lumpur High Court reportedly granted MACC's application to freeze £132 million (RM758.2 million) worth of assets in London belonging to Naimah and her family. The assets include two commercial buildings, five luxury residences, and one bank account, Utusan Malaysia reported. Naimah alleged that the move was part of a 'long and continuous smear campaign' against her family by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki since late 2022. 'No crime of any kind has ever been proven against Daim. No charges were brought in his lifetime, and none after his death,' she said, adding that the Anti-Money Laundering Act cited by MACC required a serious offence to be proven first. She warned that failure to push back against such actions would embolden those in power to act with impunity. 'A line has been crossed. And if we do not resist, there may soon be no lines left at all. Then no Malaysian will be safe from the reach of unchecked power,' she said. Daim was charged in January last year with failing to declare assets to MACC, including interests in 38 companies, 19 land plots in five states, six properties, two unit trust accounts and seven luxury vehicles. MACC said he had asked for five deadline extensions but still failed to comply. After Daim's death on Nov 13 last year, the prosecution withdrew the charges, and the court granted an order discharging and acquitting him. Naimah also faces an asset declaration charge. She is accused of failing to declare her ownership in various companies, several plots of land here and in Penang, and two vehicles. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Tun Daim's widow to contest asset freeze order
PETALING JAYA: Tun Daim Zainuddin's widow Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid plans to challenge the order to freeze Daim's overseas assets by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) through the Kuala Lumpur High Court. "I will challenge this order to defend what should never be taken from any of us: our rights, our voice, and a country governed by law, not by fear. "I was not notified of the asset seizure by MACC, which is a shocking infringement of the most basic legal norms. It is unacceptable that this is happening in Malaysia," she said. Naimah added that she only became aware of the order through media reports and added that the government's seizure of property without notifying the legal owner sets a dangerous precedent. She then accused the MACC of obtaining the ex-parte order secretly behind closed doors, saying in a statement on Wednesday (June 4) that she was never given a chance to speak and adding that she should have been allowed to in court. Naimah then said that this action is being taken despite no crime being proven against Daim. "The law under which the MACC is acting, the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), requires such orders only be granted where there is a 'serious offence' as defined under the Second Schedule. "No such offence or charge has ever been proven or brought against me or Daim, neither during his lifetime nor after his death," Na'imah added. On Tuesday (June 3), the High Court approved the MACC application to freeze assets worth UK£132mil (RM759mil) in London, United Kingdom allegedly owned by Na'imah and her family. Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid granted the ex-parte (unilateral) application by the MACC under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA 2001), for investigation under Section 4(1) of the same act. The assets include two commercial buildings at St Mary Axe and One Crown Court, three luxury residences in Bryanston Square, Bryanston Mews, and Lancaster Gate, two residential units at Gloucester Place, and a bank account at CAF Bank Ltd (UK) allegedly owned by The Ilham Foundation.
