KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 — The High Court today dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application for a ‘permanent stay’ of his criminal breach of trust...
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Today’s hearing was initially scheduled for the trial, but proceedings were impeded as defence lawyers for both accused informed the court that they had yet to receive the full set of documents necessary for their defence. Kumaraendran argued that granting a DNAA would be reasonable under the principle of a fair trial, given the current circumstances.Najib’s lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, supported Kumaraendran’s request but emphasised that the DNAA should only be a ‘final’ alternative.
After hearing all arguments, the judge dismissed Najib’s bid for a ‘permanent stay’ but allowed additional submissions on whether the court has the inherent power to grant a DNAA without a formal application from the prosecution.The IPIC trial is Najib’s fourth criminal trial, following the SRC International Sdn Bhd trial, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad trial, and the audit report tampering trial.
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