The temporary order was granted pending the full hearing on the matter next month. FMTNews PetroSaudi 1MDB
Authorities are seeking the return of funds allegedly given to individuals and companies from Najib Razak’s accounts.
Lawyers Yusof Zainal Abiden and Alex Tan earlier told the court they had received instructions to oppose the government’s bid for the court order prohibiting use of the money. However, deputy public prosecutor Budiman Lufti Mohamed urged the judge to issue an interim order pending the full hearing next month.
But lawyer Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid, appearing for MACC, objected to Tan’s claim that the agency had taken no steps regarding the money.
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