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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Opposition MPs seek to observe PM's reference application court proceedings
Lawyers Azhar Azizan Harun, Takiyuddin Hassan and Zulkifli Noordin have been nominated to attend the High Court proceedings. KUALA LUMPUR : Three opposition MPs have applied for their lawyers to be allowed to observe High Court proceedings on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's counsel argues to refer eight questions of law to the Federal Court for determination, including whether he has immunity from a civil suit scheduled for trial in two weeks. A letter dated today to Justice Roz Mawar Rozain's secretary by legal firm Wan Jawahir & Takiyuddin, sighted by FMT, showed that the application was jointly made by MPs Hamzah Zainudin (Larut), Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (Kemaman) and Ronald Kiandee (Beluran). It said the three MPs were interested parties, as the constitutional issues to be ventilated in court would also be raised in the Dewan Rakyat. 'We request that our lawyers be allowed to be present throughout the proceedings as observers to represent the MPs,' the letter said. Lawyers Azhar Azizan Harun, Takiyuddin Hassan and Zulkifli Noordin have been nominated to attend the proceedings. Lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali, who is appearing for former research assistant Yusoff Rawther in response to Anwar's application, said he had been extended a copy of the letter. 'I believe they want the status of amicus curiae (friend of the court) and would want to submit if the judge extends an invitation,' he said. The parties will appear before the judge at 2.30pm on Tuesday and make oral submissions before a ruling is handed down. Rafique said Yusoff would be opposing the application. Roz Mawar has to determine whether the legal questions posed cross the threshold for them to be referred to the Federal Court. The prime minister wants the apex court to rule whether Articles 39, 40 and 43 of the Federal Constitution grant him qualified immunity from a suit filed by Yusoff four years ago. The suit relates to events that allegedly took place before Anwar took office on Nov 24, 2022. In the application, filed by his newly appointed solicitors Messrs Zain Megat & Murad, Anwar said the apex court must decide whether the suit would impair the effective discharge of his executive duties and undermine the constitutional separation of powers. He also wants the apex court to rule whether the continued progress of the suit will offend his right to equal protection under the law, as prescribed in Article 8(1) of the constitution, particularly as he claims that the suit is an abuse of process. Anwar says the suit is premised on a 'manufactured claim' and that he is the victim of 'politically motivated reputational sabotage'. He also wants the Federal Court to rule that the High Court is obliged to hold a 'threshold inquiry' to determine whether the suit constitutes an abuse of process or a threat to public interest, and if so, whether it must be stayed or dismissed 'to preserve constitutional governance'. The application also seeks a determination as to whether Anwar, as the sitting prime minister, is entitled under Article 5(1) of the constitution 'to protection from a vexatious litigant' bringing a suit that is 'strategically timed or politically weaponised to undermine his ability to govern'. Anwar has also applied for the trial of the suit before Roz Mawar, scheduled to begin on June 16, to be stayed pending the outcome of proceedings in the apex court. Yusoff, a grandson of the late Penang consumer advocate SM Mohamed Idris, filed the suit against Anwar in 2021, claiming that he was assaulted at the PKR president's home in Segambut in October 2018. He is seeking general, special, aggravated and exemplary damages, as well as interest, costs and other relief deemed fit by the court. Anwar has denied the claim and filed a countersuit.
Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
AGC to cite Shafee for contempt after ‘Nazi-Germany hearing' jibe
Lawyer Shafee Abdullah said today that the remark was intended to educate the public during an exchange with a reporter, and not to undermine the judiciary. PETALING JAYA : The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) says it will apply to commence committal proceedings against Shafee Abdullah after the lawyer described court proceedings as being like 'a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing'. In a statement, the AGC said the remark made by Najib Razak's lawyer concerned an ongoing case and was a 'serious and unnecessary attack' on the judiciary. 'Although lawyers have the right to challenge the decision of judges through the available legal channels, public statements that tarnish the image of the courts or threaten public confidence in the administration of justice are unacceptable,' it said. 'We will seek contempt of court proceedings to ensure the rule of law, preserve the integrity of the judicial process and protect the court from unnecessary accusations and public pressure.' Yesterday, Malaysiakini reported Shafee's criticism of a court order to temporarily stop all proceedings linked to Najib's royal addendum, where he compared the decision to 'a Nazi-Germany kind of hearing'. Earlier today, the portal quoted Shafee as saying that the remark was intended to educate the public during an exchange with a reporter, and not to undermine the judiciary. He also said the remark was made solely in the context of explaining the meaning and essence of a 'judicial decision'. Najib had obtained leave from the Court of Appeal to begin judicial review proceedings to enforce a royal decree so as to serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest. However, proceedings have been suspended pending the disposal of the attorney-general's appeal to the Federal Court. The Federal Territories Pardons Board announced on Feb 2 last year that Najib's prison sentence in his SRC International case had been halved from 12 years to six, and his fine reduced from RM210 million to RM50 million.
Al Arabiya
4 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
UK says US ruling on Trump's tariffs ‘only first stage' of legal proceedings
The British government said on Thursday that a court ruling blocking US President Donald Trump's tariffs was a domestic matter for his administration, but it noted that it was 'only the first stage of legal proceedings.' 'These are matters for the United States to determine domestically and we note this is only the first stage of legal proceedings,' a government spokesperson said. 'We were the first country to secure a deal with the US in a move to protect jobs across key sectors, from autos to steel, and we are working to ensure that businesses can benefit from the deal as quickly as possible.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
CLASS ACTION UPDATE
PERTH, Australia, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN, TSX:PDN, OTCQX:PALAF) (Paladin) refers to its announcement dated 16 April 2025 regarding a class action proceeding in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Paladin has become aware that another class action law firm intends to file proceedings against Paladin in the Supreme Court of Victoria involving similar claims to the existing class action proceedings except that the allegations relate to the period between 27 June 2024 and 25 March 2025. Paladin intends to strongly defend any proceedings in relation to these matters, if they are commenced This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Paladin Energy Ltd. For further information contact: Investor Relations Head Office Paula Raffo Paladin Investor Relations T: +61 8 9423 8100 E: Canada Bob Hemmerling Paladin Investor Relations T: +1 250-868-8140 E: Media Head Office Anthony Hasluck Paladin Corporate Affairs T: +61 438 522 194 E: Canada Ian Hamilton, Partner FGS Longview T: +1 905-399-6591 E: SOURCE Paladin Energy Ltd View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
CTV News
4 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Audit of Ramal's ‘massively incomplete' mayoral campaign finances referred to courts
Khalil Ramal may face legal proceedings if the courts decide that the Municipal Elections Act was violated, reports CTV's Daryl Newcombe.
