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The Star
21-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
PM: Najib's DNAA is a judicial matter, I didn't interfere
PUCHONG: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted that he had no involvement in the court's decision to discharge former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak of three money laundering charges involving RM27mil from SRC International Sdn Bhd. 'That is the judge's decision and the Attorney General's. I do not interfere,' the Prime Minister said briefly when approached by reporters after performing Friday prayers at the Kampung Sri Aman Mosque here yesterday. Anwar was commenting on High Court judge Justice K. Muniandy granting a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) to Najib yesterday following a request from the latter's defence team, Bernama reported. The grounds given by the judge was that the prosecution lacked the preparedness to proceed with trial and that the case had been postponed too many times since 2019. The court was informed that the prosecution had yet to obtain the necessary documentary evidence. The delay, the judge noted, had denied the accused the right to a fair and timely resolution of the case. A DNAA means the accused is temporarily discharged from the charges, but may still be prosecuted for the same offences in the future if the prosecution decides to reinstate them. The current case, which was discharged yesterday, involves three charges of money laundering involving RM27mil, allegedly received through Najib's three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Bhd, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. Najib had on Feb 3, 2019, claimed trial to the charges under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5mil, up to five years' imprisonment, or both, upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for another case of misappropriating RM42mil in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29, 2024, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210mil to RM50mil.
The Star
21-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
‘DNAA for Najib is appropriate'
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been discharged without being acquitted (DNAA) of three counts of money laundering involving RM27mil linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd. High Court judge Justice K. Muniandy ruled that the order was necessary as the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial anytime soon. He said documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered and served on the defence. In his ruling, the judge said the trial was stalled with no clear indication when it would begin. The trial dates had been postponed for a myriad of reasons, including making time for the prosecution to procure and gather documentary proof in the case and making way for the RM42mil SRC International graft trial, the case that Najib is convicted of. 'This case against the accused has been pending in this court for a period of six years since 2019 and not an iota of witness testimony has been pursued with only a plethora of postponements indicating that the prosecution is not ready with the prosecution of the case,' Justice Muniandy added. He said once an accused person was charged in court, the charge could not be hanging over his head for an indeterminate or indefinite period. 'That would be harsh and illegal,' the judge added. Justice Muniandy also said that a DNAA order would not prejudice the prosecution's case as the prosecution could still pursue the case once it is ready to do so. 'By virtue of those factors, the most appropriate order is for this court to discharge the accused person without acquitting him, so that he is not saddled with the charges preferred against him,' he added. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering by accepting RM27mil from unlawful activities through three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Bhd, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. If convicted, he faces a maximum fine of RM5mil or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.
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New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Anwar: I won't 'interfere' in Najib's DNAA decision
SUBANG JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would not interfere in judicial matters following the court's decision to grant Datuk Seri Najib Razak a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in his RM27 million SRC International Bhd linked money laundering case. "That is a matter for the judge and the Attorney-General. I do not interfere," he told reporters briefly when asked to comment on the matter after performing Friday prayers at Kampung Seri Aman mosque, in Puchong, here. The high court earlier granted Najib a DNAA over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offence later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million , allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Bhd, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Najib walks free but not cleared in RM27mil SRC 2.0 case [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offense later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. "This case against the accused person has been pending in this court for a period of six years since the year 2019 and not an iota of witness testimony has been pursued with but only a plethora of postponements indicating that the prosecution is not ready with the prosecution of the case. "Once the accused is charged in court, the charge cannot be hanging over his head for an indeterminate or indefinite period. That would be harsh and illegal. "There is nothing to show that the prosecution able to proceed with the case for the time being or proceed within a reasonable time. "Thus, it is unlikely that the case could be prosecuted expeditiously in the short future.," he said. Muniandy said once the accused is charged in court, he is entitled to due process of the law and must be accorded access to swift justice. "The process of the court is abused by the myriads of postponements and the case is still in the court system waiting to be disposed since 2019 when the court is ever ready to hear and determine the case in its entirely. "This court is also mindful of the prevailing fact that the preferred charges against the accused dates to offences alleged to have been committed in 2014, now it is 2025, and the case has not taken off for trial. "By virtue of those factors, the most appropriate order is for this court to discharge the accused person without acquitting him, so that he is not saddled with the charges preferred against him. "There is no prejudice to the prosecution with the discharge which in common parlance is referred to as DNAA, as it could still pursue with the case once it is ready to do," he added. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million, allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
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New Straits Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Najib walks free but not cleared in RM27mil SRC case
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over three money laundering charges involving RM27 million linked to SRC International Bhd. High Court Judge K. Muniandy issued the ruling today after the prosecution failed to furnish the defence with hundreds of documents related to the trial, despite the charges being filed as early as 2019. DNAA is when a court releases a person from charges without fully clearing them, meaning they can still be prosecuted for the same offense later. Muniandy, when reading his judgment, said the prosecution failed to show that they can proceed with the trial in the near future as documents necessary to support the charges have yet to be procured, gathered, and served on the defence. The court said the deputy public prosecutor also confirmed that the prosecution would not be prejudiced if a DNAA were granted, as they can pursue the case once they are ready. "This case against the accused person has been pending in this court for a period of six years since the year 2019 and not an iota of witness testimony has been pursued with but only a plethora of postponements indicating that the prosecution is not ready with the prosecution of the case. "Once the accused is charged in court, the charge cannot be hanging over his head for an indeterminate or indefinite period. That would be harsh and illegal. "There is nothing to show that the prosecution able to proceed with the case for the time being or proceed within a reasonable time. "Thus, it is unlikely that the case could be prosecuted expeditiously in the short future.," he said. Muniandy said once the accused is charged in court, he is entitled to due process of the law and must be accorded access to swift justice. "The process of the court is abused by the myriads of postponements and the case is still in the court system waiting to be disposed since 2019 when the court is ever ready to hear and determine the case in its entirely. "This court is also mindful of the prevailing fact that the preferred charges against the accused dates to offences alleged to have been committed in 2014, now it is 2025, and the case has not taken off for trial. "By virtue of those factors, the most appropriate order is for this court to discharge the accused person without acquitting him, so that he is not saddled with the charges preferred against him. "There is no prejudice to the prosecution with the discharge which in common parlance is referred to as DNAA, as it could still pursue with the case once it is ready to do," he added. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million, allegedly received through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan, on July 8, 2014. He was charged under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which carries a maximum fine of RM5 million, up to five years' imprisonment, or both upon conviction. The former Umno president is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon. On Jan 29 this year, the Pardons Board halved his jail sentence from 12 to six years and reduced his fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.
