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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
High Court to hear Najib's house arrest suit
Former prime minister Najib Razak, who was convicted of misappropriating RM42 million in SRC International funds, has been serving his sentence at Kajang prison since Aug 23, 2022. PUTRAJAYA : Former prime minister Najib Razak will have his day in court in his attempt to compel the government to enforce a royal addendum allowing him to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest. This follows today's Federal Court ruling affirming the Jan 6 majority decision of the Court of Appeal, which allowed Najib to adduce additional evidence and ordered the High Court to hear his judicial review application. The attorney-general had said that Najib did not have an arguable case warranting a substantive hearing. Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim led a three-member bench that heard the appeal on July 2 and July 9. Also on the bench were Justices Zabariah Yusof and Hanipah Farikullah. Zabariah, who delivered the unanimous decision, said Najib could also adduce fresh evidence on the purported existence of the supplementary addendum. 'But as of now, the addendum order exists, and its validity or whether it is genuine needs to be ascertained at the substantive hearing. We do not consider it right or fair to express any view at this stage,' she said. Zabariah also said the bench took note that the attorney-general, who came as the guardian of public interest at the leave stage, had conceded the existence of the addendum. She said Najib had fulfilled all of the requirements for the introduction of new evidence at the judicial review hearing. 'He made numerous efforts to confirm the addendum with the help of his lawyer, though he was in prison,' she said, adding that the former prime minister also satisfied the condition of reasonable diligence. Hasnah said the hearing would be before a new judge who had been transferred to the Kuala Lumpur High Court from the Shah Alam High Court. She directed that a case management be held on Aug 18. 'The judge will then fix an early hearing date, which should be a month after parties file their affidavits,' she said. She also directed Najib and the respondents – the home minister, commissioner-general of the prisons department, attorney-general, Federal Territories Pardons Board (FTPB), law and institutional reform minister, director-general of the legal affairs division in the Prime Minister's Department, and the government – to file their affidavits simultaneously. On July 2 last year, High Court judge Amarjeet Singh refused Najib leave as the affidavits filed in support of his application were hearsay evidence. Najib learned of the addendum order after the FTPB announced, in early February last year, that his 12-year jail term had been halved and his RM210 million fine reduced to RM50 million. He is currently serving a six-year jail sentence in connection with the SRC International case. Najib filed leave for judicial review last April, relying on affidavits filed by Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Pahang menteri besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail based on what they had read on Tengku Zafrul Aziz's mobile phone. Najib said he had sent letters to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, his deputy Zahid, the law and institutional reform minister, and four other respondents asking them to confirm the existence of the addendum, but received no response. Najib's son, Nizar, filed an affidavit just before the Court of Appeal hearing in support of his father's application to adduce fresh evidence, which the appellate court allowed. Nizar claimed the comptroller of the Sultan of Pahang's royal household, Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman, had confirmed the existence of the addendum order and verified its authenticity.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Chief Judge Hasnah is acting Chief Justice
KUALA LUMPUR: Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim (pic) will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Chief Justice, including functions under the Constitution, until the post is filled. In a statement, the Office of the Chief Registrar said the decision was made under Article 131A of the Federal Constitution and the provisions of Sections 9(1)(b) and 9(3) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (Act 91). 'The Malaysian judiciary remains steadfast in its role as the guardian of justice and will continue to serve the people and the nation with unwavering dedication,' read the statement, Bernama reported. Hasnah, who reached the mandatory retirement age of 66 on May 15, has had her tenure extended by six months until Nov 14. The post of Chief Justice became vacant following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat on Wednesday. She was the first woman to hold the nation's highest judicial office. Tengku Maimun was appointed Chief Justice on May 2, 2019, succeeding Tan Sri Richard Malanjum.
New Straits Times
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Acting Chief Justice calls for urgent Judicial Appointments Commission meeting
PETALING JAYA: Acting Chief Justice Datuk Seri Hasnah Hashim has called for an urgent meeting of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), according to reports. A report by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), citing unnamed sources, stated that the meeting is scheduled for 3pm today (July 4), despite Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 requiring at least 10 days' written notice to be given to commission members. Hasnah, who assumed her duties yesterday following the mandatory retirement of Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, now chairs the commission by virtue of her position as the nation's top judge. "The purpose of the urgent meeting is unclear," a source was quoted as saying in the report. The JAC, which is tasked with recommending candidates for appointments to the Federal Court, Court of Appeal and High Courts, currently has only seven members. This follows the recent retirements of Tengku Maimun and Court of Appeal president Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim. In addition to Hasnah, the current members include Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli, who sits on the commission by virtue of his position. Other members, appointed as eminent persons by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, are former attorney-general Tan Sri Idrus Harun, retired Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Zainun Ali, former Sarawak attorney-general Datuk Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) legal adviser Hartini Saripan. Federal Court judge Datuk Seri Zabariah Yusof was also appointed to the commission in March by the prime minister. According to FMT, sources said a list of nominees for the country's top judicial posts, including the chief justice, president of the Court of Appeal, chief judge of Malaya and chief judge of Sabah and Sarawak had already been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office during Tengku Maimun's tenure. Under Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution, judicial appointments are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the prime minister and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The next meeting of the Conference of Rulers is scheduled to take place in two weeks.
Daily Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Acting CJ Hasnah summons urgent 3pm JAC meeting, say sources
Acting CJ Hasnah summons urgent 3pm JAC meeting, say sources PETALING JAYA: Acting Chief Justice Hasnah Hashim has summoned an urgent meeting of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), the body that proposes judges for appointment and elevation, according to sources. The sources said the meeting is scheduled for 3pm today, although Section 13(2) of the JAC Act 2009 stipulated that 10 days' written notice be given to commission members. Advertisement Hasnah, who took office yesterday, is the commission's chairman by virtue of her position as the nation's top judge. 'The purpose for meeting on an urgent basis is unclear,' one source told FMT. SPONSORED CONTENT Sections 13(4) and (5) state that the quorum for the meeting is seven, but in the event of the disqualification of members, the quorum shall be reduced to a minimum of five members. Currently, only seven members remain on the JAC following the mandatory retirement of former chief justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and Court of Appeal President Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim earlier this week. Advertisement Hasnah, in her capacity as Chief Judge of Malaya (CJM) and Abdul Rahman Sebli as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak (CJSS) are JAC members by virtue of their positions in the judiciary. Former attorney-general Idrus Harun, retired Federal Court judge Zainun Ali, former Sarawak attorney-general Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid and UiTM legal adviser Hartini Saripan were appointed last year as eminent persons by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Advertisement Federal Court Judge Zabariah Yusof was appointed to the JAC in March by the prime minister. The JAC is tasked with selecting suitable candidates to sit as judges in the superior courts – the Federal Court, the Court of Appeal, and the High Courts. Sources said a list of candidates for the posts of chief justice, Court of Appeal president, CJM, and CJSS have previously been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office during the tenure of Tengku Maimun. Article 122B(1) of the Federal Constitution provides that the appointments are made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, acting on the advice of the prime minister, and after consulting the Conference of Rulers. The next conference is scheduled in two weeks.
Daily Express
18-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Public Bank ordered to pay RM90mil in damages to NFC for confidentiality breach
Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 18, 2025 By: V Anbalagan, FMT Text Size: The Federal Court has ordered Public Bank to pay RM30 million each in equitable, exemplary, and aggravated damages to National Feedlot Corporation and three others for disclosing its accounts to the public. PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has ruled that Public Bank must pay RM90 million in damages for violating its statutory duty and breaching confidentiality by disclosing to the public the National Feedlot Corporation's (NFC) accounts, along with those of three affiliated companies. A three-member bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Hasnah Hashim ordered the bank to pay RM30 million each in equitable, exemplary, and aggravated damages. Advertisement 'Public Bank is to pay 2% interest on the judgment sum effective today until the payment of damages is settled,' she said. Sitting with her were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Abdul Rahman Sebli and Justice Abu Bakar Jais. The court dismissed Public Bank's appeal on liability last month. The Court of Appeal previously ruled that NFC had failed to prove its losses, resulting in the award of a nominal sum of RM10,000 in damages. Hasnah said the appeals court fell into error in its finding. 'The appellant (NFC) had produced financial reports and audited accounts through its expert witness,' she said, adding that the bank had not called any witnesses to challenge the witness's credibility. As such, the documents relied on by the appellants remained unchallenged, said Hasnah. In their statement of claim, NFC, its chairman Salleh Ismail, and its subsidiaries National Meat & Livestock Corporation Sdn Bhd and Agroscience Industries Sdn Bhd had asked for RM560 million in damages. They sought RM60 million in general damages and a total of RM500 million in aggravated and exemplary damages. Salleh is the husband of former Wanita Umno chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. The case dates back to 2012 when then-PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli obtained confidential banking details which he used to support allegations against NFC regarding a government loan linked to property purchases. Lawyers Shafee Abdullah, Sarah Abishegam, and Farah Mustaffa represented the appellants, while counsel Chan Kok Keong, Poh Choo Hoe, and Tiang Min Hin appeared for the bank. * 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
