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Malay Mail
24-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PM says government just trying to claw back stolen funds, not ‘punish the dead'
PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government's efforts to combat corruption are focused on recovering illicit funds, not punishing anyone — including the dead. Anwar also said the Opposition was using the Parliament as a platform to defend 'those who siphoned billions'. 'Even when action is taken, they say things like 'how can you do that, he's old now' or 'he's already passed away'. But we're not trying to punish the dead, we're trying to recover money that was unlawfully taken,' he said without naming anyone. 'They use Parliament to defend those who have siphoned off billions. How much was his wealth? RM4 billion. What business was he in? No one knows. And when he died, how much in assets did he have? RM2 billion. This is totally unacceptable,' he added in his speech at the finance ministry monthly assembly here. Anwar said that Perikatan Nasional is not championing the fight against corruption the way he did during his time in the Opposition. It was previously reported that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking to seize and forfeit over RM3 billion in assets allegedly linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his widow Toh Puan Na'imah Khalid, their family members, and close associates.
Malay Mail
23-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
AGC objects to Ilham Tower's bid to challenge MACC seizure of Menara Ilham
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has objected to Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd's application for leave to initiate a judicial review against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over the seizure of Menara Ilham. Senior Federal Counsel Nurhafizza Azizan informed the High Court of the objection during today's proceedings before Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh. The court directed both parties to file written submissions by Aug 13, with any replies to be submitted by Aug 20. The hearing is set for Sept 18. Ilham Tower was represented by counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar. It filed the ex-parte application through Messrs Raj & Sach on June 23. Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, widow of former finance minister the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, is listed as one of the company's directors. The other respondents named were MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki; senior officer Mohd Razi Rahhim @ Rahim; deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib; the Public Prosecutor; Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim; and the Government of Malaysia. The company is seeking a declaration that the seizure order or notice issued by the second respondent (Ahmad Akram), on June 4, 2025, under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, in relation to the seizure of Menara Ilham at Jalan Binjai, is unlawful and therefore null and void. It is also seeking a certiorari order to quash the seizure notice along with all related decisions or actions. In addition, a mandamus order is sought to compel the second respondent, or any officer, employee, agent, or person authorised by him, to cancel the said notice. The applicant further seeks a court order to stay the enforcement of the seizure notice and all related decisions or actions pending disposal of the judicial review leave application, as well as damages and costs. — Bernama
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
High Court to decide Aug 12 on Na'imah's bid to raise legal questions in MACC asset case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The High Court today fixed August 12 to deliver its decision on an application by Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, to review the Sessions Court's decision that dismissed her request to refer legal questions in the undeclared assets case. Justice K. Muniandy set the date after hearing submissions from Deputy Public Prosecutor Law Chin How and counsel Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar, who represented Na'imah. Earlier, Law submitted that a case cited by the applicant had been taken out of context to sustain the notion that she, as a witness, is alleged to have a right to remain silent in the course of investigation. 'However, Section 30(5) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 stated that any person has no right to remain silent when he or she is required to assist an investigation. 'Therefore, the applicant is under a legal obligation to assist MACC in respect of the asset declaration of her late husband by complying with the notice under section 36(1)(b) of the MACC Act,' he said. Law said the question relating to Section 30(5) of the MACC Act raised by the applicant does not have a direct bearing on the matter of dispute or charge before this court. 'The applicant has failed to show to this court that Section 30(5) of the MACC Act is a clear transgression of the constitutional principles,' he said. Section 30(5) of the MACC Act states that a person who is being investigated for an offence under this act, or any other person whom the officer has reason to believe to have any information or document relating to the commission of such offence, may be examined orally by the officer investigating the offence, and shall be legally bound to answer such questions truly to the best of his knowledge or belief. Gurdial, however, contended that his client was called to assist in the investigation against her late husband, strictly in her capacity as a witness and at all material times, she was never regarded as a co-suspect. On January 23, 2024, Na'imah was charged in the Sessions Court for failure to comply with a notice to declare her assets, which included Menara Ilham and several other properties in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. She was charged under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment or a fine of RM100,000 upon conviction. On February 29, 2024, Na'imah filed an application to refer questions of law on Sections 30(5), 36(2) and 62 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as Section 32(3)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA) 2001 to the High Court. However, on February 18 this year, Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi dismissed Na'imah's application on the ground that it disclosed no merit, holding that no constitutional questions arose for determination. — Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
25-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
MACC files forfeiture application for Menara Ilham
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed a forfeiture application for the Menara Ilham building linked to the late former finance minister, Tun Daim Zainuddin. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the 60-storey building is among the latest assets subject to forfeiture proceedings involving Daim, his wife Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid and several of their local proxies. 'We will initiate the (forfeiture) process today, and I must say, it is not a simple task as there are many steps involved, and the documents (related to Menara Ilham) are extensive. 'In the next one to two weeks, more applications will be filed for properties linked to the individuals concerned,' he said at a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today. Azam also said the MACC has obtained a Restraining Order in Malaysia against assets belonging to Daim and related parties in the United Kingdom, estimated to be worth RM700 million. Following this, UK authorities have been notified and agreed to file a Restraining Order application in UK courts based on Malaysia's request. Earlier this month, the MACC once again seized Menara Ilham after securing permission from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to do so. On Monday, the High Court temporarily suspended an order to freeze seven properties, including three luxury residences in London, and one bank account, allegedly belonging to Na'imah and her family. Previously, the MACC had obtained an ex parte order to freeze the seven properties and one bank account, all of which are valued at £132 million (RM758.2 million), under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001. According to the MACC's application, investigations found that the movable and immovable assets were matters or evidence relating to alleged offences under Section 4(1) of the AMLATFPUAA 2001. — BERNAMA
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC files forfeiture application for Menara Ilham building
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed a forfeiture application for the Menara Ilham building linked to the late former finance minister, Tun Daim Zainuddin. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the 60-storey building is among the latest assets subject to forfeiture proceedings involving Daim, his wife Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid and several of their local proxies. 'We will initiate the (forfeiture) process today, and I must say, it is not a simple task as there are many steps involved, and the documents (related to Menara Ilham) are extensive. 'In the next one to two weeks, more applications will be filed for properties linked to the individuals concerned,' he said at a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today. Azam also said the MACC has obtained a Restraining Order in Malaysia against assets belonging to Daim and related parties in the United Kingdom, estimated to be worth RM700 million. Following this, UK authorities have been notified and agreed to file a Restraining Order application in UK courts based on Malaysia's request. Earlier this month, the MACC once again seized Menara Ilham after securing permission from the Deputy Public Prosecutor to do so. On Monday, the High Court temporarily suspended an order to freeze seven properties, including three luxury residences in London, and one bank account, allegedly belonging to Na'imah and her family. Previously, the MACC had obtained an ex parte order to freeze the seven properties and one bank account, all of which are valued at £132 million (RM758.2 million), under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001. According to the MACC's application, investigations found that the movable and immovable assets were matters or evidence relating to alleged offences under Section 4(1) of the AMLATFPUAA 2001.
