News by Hafiz Yatim

"We submit the accused is using his MC as abuse to obtain adjournment and prolong the trial. There must be sanction on this utter contempt for court proceedings," Datuk Gopal Sri Ram told the court.

The prosecution may impose tougher bail conditions on Najib.

The senior DPP provides his service to the nation pro bono or at no cost to taxpayers

MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said they had initially asked to be exempted from having to pay back the funds they allegedly received.

Justice Sequerah's decision stems from the fact that he is also presiding in Najib's 1Malaysia Development Bhd-Tanore trial.

The order was made by Justice Lim Chong Fong on an application made by Mega Sasa's lawyers T. Gunaseelan and Arun Kasi.

Cross-examined by Datuk Seri Najib Razak's counsel, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi said that at the time — between 2009 and March 2010 — he would not have classified the transaction as suspicious.

This follows the High Court today dismissing the constitutional challenge brought by seven smokers, as it ruled that the Health Ministry's move to impose the ban is not filled with illegality and impropriety.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, which has filed forfeiture suits against 41 entities in relation to 1MDB-related assets, is seeking RM1.98 million from the Tun Hussein Onn Foundation.

Najib and Shafee's lawyer Sarah Abishegam also confirmed the deferment to reporters, who were told that Justice Mariana had made the decision in her chambers.