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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Isham Jalil awaits July 1 contempt ruling over judiciary remarks on Najib's SRC, 1MDB trials
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Former Umno information chief Isham Jalil will know on July 1 whether he will be held in contempt of court over remarks allegedly undermining public confidence in the judiciary. High Court judge K. Muniandy fixed the date after hearing submissions in the committal proceedings filed by the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC), according to New Straits Times. Deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam argued, 'The respondent has tarnished the judiciary's reputation when he questioned the actions and decision of the Federal Court and the High Court involving both 1MDB and SRC International criminal cases.' He said Isham's comments posed a real risk of eroding public trust in the justice system. Isham's lawyer Tan Sri Azizan Harun contended that the statements were not made with the intent to bring the court into disrepute. Azizan also said the AGC failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that his client's actions amounted to contempt. He added that the grounds raised during the hearing differed from those stated during the initial application, leaving Isham unclear on how to mount a proper defence. 'The courts must be strong enough to withstand criticism and should not overreact, especially in today's social media era where everyone is free to express their opinions,' Azizan said. He questioned why Isham could not express views similar to those raised by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's lawyers during court proceedings. The AGC filed the application on December 28, 2023, based on Isham's remarks in an interview titled 'Townhall For Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa? (Who is Justice Really For?)' The interview, which included criticism of Najib's corruption trial and appeal related to 1MDB and SRC International Sdn Bhd, was posted on the Facebook page of The Malaya Post on September 30, 2023.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Court sets July 1 to decide on committal bid against Isham Jalil for contempt
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno supreme council member Isham Jalil's remarks on Datuk Seri Najib Razak's trial and appeal posed a genuine risk of undermining public confidence in the administration of justice, the High Court here heard. DPP Mohamad Mustaffa P. Kunyalam submitted Friday (May 30) that Isham ( pic) had brought the judiciary into disrepute with statements that questioned the conduct and decisions of both the Federal Court and High Court concerning the SRC International Sdn Bhd and 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) cases involving Najib. ALSO READ: Isham Jalil offers apology to judiciary, seeks to end contempt proceedings against him He said the conduct of Isham, whose full name is Hizatul Isham Abdul Jalil, amounted to interference in the due administration of justice and constituted a serious contempt of court. As such, he submitted, it warranted either a fine or custodial sentence. "The contemnor's averments that his statement during the town hall session was a fair and genuine criticism towards the judiciary are clearly against the evidence stacked against him," he said during proceedings before Justice K. Muniandy. Isham purportedly made the comments during an interview titled Townhall for Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa, on Sept 30, 2023, which was posted on The Malaya Post's Facebook page the same day. Isham's counsel, Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun, contended that the prosecution had failed to establish its case beyond a reasonable doubt. ALSO READ: Oct 14 set for hearing of Isham Jalil's contempt of court case The court fixed July 1 for its decision on the Attorney General's (AG) application to initiate committal proceedings against Isham. On March 4 last year, the court granted the AG's application for leave to commence the committal proceedings. In an ex parte application filed on Dec 28, 2023, the AG sought an order for Isham to be fined or committed to prison. The AG claimed that during the interview, Isham had challenged the recusal process involving Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who is presiding over the 1MDB trial at the High Court. The AG further asserted that Isham's remarks had tarnished the reputation of the judiciary and could potentially erode public confidence. – Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Isham Jalil to know contempt of court ruling on July 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Umno information chief Isham Jalil will know on July 1 whether he will be held in contempt of court over remarks allegedly undermining public confidence in the judiciary. Judge K. Muniandy fixed the date after hearing lengthy submissions from both parties in committal proceedings initiated by the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) against Isham today. Deputy public prosecutor Mohamad Mustaffa P Kunyalam who appeared for the A-GC submitted that Isham's statements posed a real risk of undermining public confidence in the administration of justice. "The respondent has tarnished the judiciary's reputation when he questioned the actions and decision of the Federal Court and the High Court involving both 1MDB and SRC International criminal cases," he said. Meanwhile, Isham's lawyer Tan Sri Azizan Harun argued that the statements were never intended to bring the court into disrepute and that the A-GC failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that his client's actions amounted to contempt of court. Azizan, who is also the former Dewan Rakyat speaker, said the grounds raised during the committal hearing were different from those presented when applying for leave to start the proceedings. This, he said, left his client unsure of how to prepare a proper defence. He said the courts must be strong enough to withstand criticism and should not overreact, especially in today's social media era where everyone is free to express their opinions. He argued that some of the points Isham raised had been brought up by Najib's own lawyers in court, questioning why his client could not express similar views outside the courtroom. The application was filed on Dec 28, 2023, following Isham's remarks in an interview titled "Townhall For Justice: Keadilan Sebenarnya Untuk Siapa?" (Justice: Who Is It Really For?). In his remarks, Isham had criticised the corruption trial and appeal involving his former boss, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, in relation to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd cases. The recorded interview, which discussed the trial and appeal proceedings in the SRC and 1MDB cases, was posted on the Facebook page of "The Malaya Post" on Sept 30, 2023.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ojibwe tribe praises Sawyer County judge for criticizing arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan
Tribal officials of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe voiced support for Sawyer County Judge Monica Isham after she criticized the recent arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. In an April 25 email to state judges, Isham announced she would stop holding court unless she received guidance or support from the state regarding Dugan's arrest. 'The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board commends Judge (Monica) Isham for her bravery in advocating for justice, fairness and safety not only for herself, but for all who serve in the judiciary system,' tribal officials wrote in a statement on May 2. Dugan was charged with obstructing justice for allegedly trying to help someone avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from her courtroom. Dugan has since been barred by the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 'I have no intention of allowing anyone to be taken out of my courtroom by ICE and sent to a concentration camp, especially without due process,' Isham wrote in the April 25 email. 'If this costs me my job or gets me arrested then at least I know did the right thing.' Isham is a member of the Lac Courte Oreille Ojibwe Band, which has a 76,000-acre reservation in Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin. She is the first woman and Indigenous person to be elected to serve as a circuit court judge in Sawyer County. Since Jan. 20, Isham wrote in the email she has endured racial attacks in her courtroom, including being called an 'immigrant" and told she has "no jurisdiction over White people." Isham reported hearing a potential juror declare they wouldn't follow orders from a person of color and would find a Black or Brown person guilty if they were a defendant. Isham's email has sparked a wave of criticism from national conservative media and pundits, with some online posts containing threatening messages. Tribal officials praised Isham as a respected member of the tribe and urged state officials to uphold recently passed bipartisan bills aimed at ensuring the safety of judges. 'To be able to make fair and impartial decisions that are supported by facts, law and the applicable constitution judges must not fear for their safety,' tribal officials wrote. 'There must be civility and professional respect for our judicial institutions even when one may disagree with a judicial decision or rule.' The tribe is the largest employer in Sawyer County, mostly through its casinos, hotel, convenience stores, gas stations and cranberry operation. Sign up for the First Nations Wisconsin newsletter Click here to get all of our Indigenous news coverage right in your inbox Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Contact him at fvaisvilas@ or 815-260-2262. Follow him on Twitter at @vaisvilas_frank. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ojibwe tribe backs Sawyer County judge who criticized Dugan arrest
The Sun
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPKM committed to developing corn grain industry
ARAU: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) remains committed to implementing a comprehensive corn grain industry development programme nationwide as part of efforts to reduce import dependency and stabilise the price of livestock feed in the country. Its Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, said one of the locations that has demonstrated notable success in corn grain cultivation is the Chuping Valley Industrial Area (CVIA) near Padang Besar, which is being developed by Green World Genetics Sdn Bhd (GWG) and FGV Chuping Agro Valley. 'This is a proven success story, and we plan to apply the same standard operating procedures (SOPS) to other selected areas. 'Corn grain is crucial as it serves as a key component in livestock feed, particularly for poultry and ruminants such as cattle,' he told Bernama after visiting farms and focus projects in Perlis here today. Meanwhile, he said the ministry was also looking at harnessing the potential of youth in driving the agricultural industry, particularly in grain corn cultivation, through structured training programmes and strategic collaborations with private sector partners. 'GWG, for example, trains many young people and we found that their marketability is very high. The training provided is not just planting, but includes farm management, logistics and marketing. This is important to make agriculture a competitive career,' he said. Isham also encouraged more school leavers to consider agriculture as a viable and promising profession, career, pointing out the existing support infrastructure provided by the government and industry stakeholders. 'The support system is already in place; what's needed is the willingness of young people to explore this sector. 'Many of our farmers today have achieved remarkable success, proving that agriculture is a stable and sustainable career path,' he said.
