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Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Court to hear MACC's RM169m forfeiture bid linked to Ismail Sabri on Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Sessions Court here today set Oct 1 to hear the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) application to forfeit over RM169 million in cash allegedly belonging to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Judge Suzana Hussin fixed the date after lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Ismail and his former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus as respondents, informed the court that more time was needed to review and respond to the application. The court also ordered the defence to file its affidavit in reply on or before Aug 13, while MACC must file a counter-affidavit on or before Sept 3. The proceedings were attended by Deputy Public Prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi, as well as lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, who also appeared for Ismail and Mohammad Anuar. MACC is seeking a court order to forfeit the seized funds from Mohammad Anuar to the Malaysian Government. The funds sought to be forfeited include RM14,772,150; SGD6,132,350 (Singapore dollars); USD1,461,400; CHF3 million (Swiss francs); EUR12,164,150; JPY363,000,000 (Japanese yen); GBP50,250; NZD44,600; AED34,750,000 (UAE dirhams) and AUD352,850. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after the commission was satisfied that the money held by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. On July 3, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said at a press conference that the anti-graft body would apply to the court to forfeit seized assets amounting to RM170 million. Previously, Ismail Sabri had been summoned several times to record statements with regard to the declaration of assets he made to the MACC. MACC had also seized RM170 million in cash in various foreign currencies, as well as 16 kilogrammes of pure gold bars estimated to be worth RM7 million, in connection with the corruption and money laundering investigation involving the Bera MP. The seizure was made during raids on residences and offices believed to be used as 'safe houses' following investigations into four senior officers of Ismail Sabri who were arrested in February. — Bernama
The Star
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Muhyiddin's bid to refer questions on Sedition Act to be heard before another judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made on Tuesday (May 13) after High Court judge Justice Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. ALSO READ: Muhyiddin maintains not guilty plea over alleged seditious remarks Amer Hamzah, representing Muhyiddin, said in his submissions the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. "The sedition case ... has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. "We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Justice Azhar. "Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Justice Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' Amer Hamzah said. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. ALSO READ: Muhyiddin sedition trial: Prosecution to file preliminary objection against application to refer to apex court On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Act to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30pm and 11.50pm on Aug 14 last year. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as prime minister following GE15 despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted. – Bernama
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Muhyiddin's sedition case referral to be heard by new judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made after High Court Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Amer Hamzah, who represented Muhyiddin, in his submissions said that the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. 'The sedition case is the main case and has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. 'We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Judge Azhar. Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' said Amer Hamzah. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Muhyiddin's bid to refer questions on sedition act to be heard before another judge
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made after High Court Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Amer Hamzah, who represented Muhyiddin, in his submissions said that the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. 'The sedition case is the main case and has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. 'We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Judge Azhar. Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' said Amer Hamzah. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted.
Malaysian Reserve
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Muhyiddin's bid to refer questions on Sedition Act to be heard before another judge
KUALA LUMPUR — Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's (picture) application to refer legal questions relating to the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court will be heard before another judge. The decision was made after High Court Judge Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid allowed the application of defence lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad for the legal questions to be heard before Criminal High Court 4 Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin. Amer Hamzah, who represented Muhyiddin, in his submissions said that the legal questions arose following the sedition case faced by his client. 'The sedition case is the main case and has been set for trial at the Criminal High Court 4. Documents relating to the case have also been submitted to the court. 'We have made an application to refer legal questions relating to the sedition case, and it has been registered before the Honourable Judge Azhar. Hence, we request that the application be heard before the Honourable Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil since the main case is being tried before that judge,' said Amer Hamzah. Deputy public prosecutor Abdul Malik Ayob did not object. On April 4, Muhyiddin, 77, filed an application to refer a question of law regarding the Sedition Act 1948 to the Federal Court to challenge the validity of certain provisions in the act. He had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of making seditious remarks while campaigning in conjunction with the Nenggiri state by-election at the Dewan Semai Bakti Felda Perasu, between 10.30 pm and 11.50 pm on Aug 14, 2024. The alleged seditious remarks concerned his claim that he was not invited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be sworn in as Prime Minister following the 15th General Election, despite allegedly having the support of 115 out of 222 Members of Parliament at that time. He is charged under Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948, which is punishable under Subsection 4(1) of the same Act with a maximum fine of RM5,000 or a maximum imprisonment of three years, or both, if convicted. — BERNAMA
