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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Shafee gets show-cause notice from AGC over 'Nazi Germany hearing' jibe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General's Chambers has given lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah seven days to explain remarks he made likening a court proceeding to "a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing", which it claims amounts to contempt of court. In a show-cause notice sighted by the New Straits Times, the AGC stated that the comments, made during a press conference on May 29, risked undermining public confidence in the judiciary and scandalising the judiciary. Shafee made the remarks while commenting on a judicial review application by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak against the attorney-general, during a press conference that was streamed live on Najib's official Facebook page. According to the notice, Shafee had criticised a stay order issued by the Kuala Lumpur High Court, claiming it was made administratively without hearing both parties. He was quoted as saying, "A judicial decision means you hear both parties. Since when do we do a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing?" The AGC said the statement suggested that the court had acted unfairly, unilaterally, and in breach of legal principles. It added that Shafee's remarks were not only disrespectful but also amounted to a serious interference with the administration of justice. "The statements made by you clearly suggest that the Kuala Lumpur High Court acted unjustly and posed a real risk of undermining public confidence in the administration of justice," the notice read. The AGC also accused Shafee of scandalising the judiciary by questioning the court's handling of Najib's case and casting aspersions on the impartiality of the judge involved. It was reported that Shafee's criticism of a court order to temporarily stop all proceedings linked to Najib's royal addendum, during which the lawyer allegedly compared the decision with "a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing". Shafee clarified to the media that the remark was made during an exchange with a reporter and was intended to educate the public, not undermine the judiciary. He also said the remark was made solely in the context of explaining the meaning and essence of a "judicial decision". Najib has obtained leave from the Court of Appeal to begin judicial review proceedings to enforce a royal decree which allows him to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest. However, proceedings have been suspended pending the disposal of the A-G's appeal to the Federal Court, which will be heard next week.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Shafee asked by AG to show cause over ‘Nazi hearing' claim
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: Lawyer Shafee Abdullah is alleged to have made the remark during a press conference on May 29, which was live-streamed via ex-prime minister Najib Razak's Facebook page. PETALING JAYA: The attorney-general (AG) has asked lawyer Shafee Abdullah to show cause why committal proceedings should not be brought against him over his description of a court proceeding as 'a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing'. In a letter dated June 23 and handed personally to Shafee, the AG sought a reply from him within seven days. 'If you do not provide a satisfactory explanation within seven days from the date of this notice, criminal prosecution will be initiated against you,' the letter, sighted by FMT, read. The letter was signed by deputy public prosecutor Saiful Edris Zainuddin on behalf of AG Dusuki Mokhtar and sent pursuant to Order 52, Rule 2B of the Rules of Court 2012. The provision states that any formal notice to show cause why a person should not be committed to prison or fined must be served personally. The letter claimed that Shafee, who acts for ex-prime minister Najib Razak in his ongoing criminal charges and civil suits, made the remark during a press conference on May 29, which was live-streamed via Najib's Facebook page. The letter alleged that the words spoken as a whole could undermine public confidence and interfere in the administration of justice. Malaysiakini last month reported Shafee's criticism of a court order to temporarily stop all proceedings linked to Najib's royal addendum, during which the lawyer allegedly compared the decision to 'a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing'. Shafee clarified to the media that the remark was made during an exchange with a reporter and was intended to educate the public, not undermine the judiciary. He also said the remark was made solely in the context of explaining the meaning and essence of a 'judicial decision'. Najib has obtained leave from the Court of Appeal to begin judicial review proceedings to enforce a royal decree which allows him to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest. However, proceedings have been suspended pending the disposal of the AG's appeal to the Federal Court, which will be heard next week. * 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
Malaysiakini
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Shafee clarifies 'Nazi-Germany' remark
Lawyer Shafee Abdullah has issued a statement clarifying his 'Nazi-Germany' comment made yesterday, in a press conference outside the Kuala Lumpur High Court. In a statement issued by his law firm, Shafee and Co, his legal team explained that Shafee's remark was made during an exchange with a journalist.
Malaysiakini
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PM seeks shield fit for a king
Good morning. Here's our news and views that matter for today. Key Highlights PM seeks shield fit for a king Third Reich, Your Honour Shake-up at the top PM seeks shield fit for a king Anwar Ibrahim's unprecedented push for immunity from civil lawsuits has ignited a fierce debate over its constitutional legitimacy. Leading legal experts have voiced doubts about whether the Federal Constitution actually shields sitting prime ministers from such legal challenges. Several prominent lawyers tell Malaysiakini that, by and large, this kind of immunity does not extend to government officials. 'I think first and foremost, the concept that the prime minister of Malaysia has some form of legal immunity against civil suits or even criminal suits is something that the courts in Malaysia have not decided yet. 'In fact, the Federal Constitution only says that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and state rulers have a certain degree of immunity. The Constitution does not bestow immunity to any other person, including the prime minister,' said Lim Wei Jiet. 'So I am not sure on which basis the prime minister's lawyers are framing these questions of law to the Federal Court, relying on Articles 39, 40, and 43, because those articles don't talk about immunity. They talk about the powers of the executives and the cabinet in general,' he added. HIGHLIGHTS Third Reich, Your Honour Lawyer Shafee Abdullah draws a dramatic parallel between the ongoing royal addendum hearing for ex-premier Najib Abdul Razak and the dark days of Nazi-era rule, taking aim at the presiding judge over what he claims is a serious misstep. 'A judicial decision means you hear both parties. Since when do we do a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing? You must hear both parties,' he exclaimed. This was related to the contempt of court proceedings launched by Najib's legal team against former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh, over his actions in 2024, where he declined to reveal in court the existence of a royal addendum ordering Najib to serve the remainder of his six-year jail term under house arrest. Shafee's complaint is that the judge made a decision administratively without hearing both sides, which he argues is improper and unfair. HIGHLIGHTS Shake-up at the top Following the resignations of PKR ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, attention is squarely on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim - what will his next move be in the upcoming cabinet reshuffle? Anwar stated that no discussions regarding a cabinet reshuffle have taken place and affirmed that such changes would not take place anytime soon. Khairy Jamaluddin, who is rumoured to make a comeback, has since downplayed the speculation, saying he is preoccupied with other matters. A reshuffle could additionally take place in Selangor, regardless of whether Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari moves to a federal post. The PKR election results are being cited to justify potential changes. HIGHLIGHTS Views that matter In case you missed it HIGHLIGHTS
