22/06/2025

NATIONAL 6 ON SUNDAY JUNE 22, 2025

AGC denies flawed prosecution in SRC case

“I believe this selection is based on Mohd Khalid’s experience and credibility, which makes him a trusted leader to (guide the force) to even greater excellence. I pray that he would fulfil this responsibility entrusted to him.” Razarudin, who joined the force in 1982, was appointed the 14th IGP on a two-year contract after retirement, effective June 23, 2023 and will end his service today. – Bernama several villagers. “I only became aware of the incident when I saw many police officers and residents at the scene of the incident, which was about 100m from his house.” According to Solah, he rushed to the location and was shocked to see the victim dead with facial injuries. He also said the victim lived with his 78-year-old mother and has never caused any problems. “I understand the incident stemmed from a confrontation over noise created by a motorcyclist.” This led to a fight, during which the victim was beaten with a stick. – Bernama Massive blaze destroys paper factory Ű BY FAIZ RUZMAN newsdesk@thesundaily.com PETALING JAYA: A fire broke out at a paper manufacturing factory in Puchong yesterday afternoon, destroying a large portion of the premises. Videos of thick black smoke billowing from the factory, which is located in Kampung Lembah Kinrara, were shared on social media platforms. No casualties were reported in the incident. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said the Puchong Fire and Rescue station received a distress call at 12.15pm and a team was despatched a few minutes later. “Firefighters arrived at the scene at 12.22pm, with personnel from the Subang Jaya, Seri Kembangan and Jalan Penchala stations also despatched to assist. “The factory was severely damaged in the blaze, with approximately 80% of the building gutted.” A spokesperson from the Puchong Fire and Rescue station said the cause of the fire and damages are being ascertained and investigations are ongoing.

the force and its personnel. “Compliance with the Inspector-General of Police Directive No. 191, Total Enforcement of Regulation 3C of the Public Servants (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993 is necessary and should be taken seriously.” In his speech, Razarudin said Mohd Khalid would be able to lead the “Sang Saka Biru” (police flag) team towards greater success. confirmed the incident, adding that further investigations were underway and details of the incident that occurred on Friday would follow. “The victim’s body has been sent to the Tanah Merah Hospital for a post-mortem.” A villager, who only wanted to be known as Solah, said the incident took place following an argument. “Before the incident, I spoke to the victim because his house is right in front of mine. He had earlier reprimanded multiple postponements, which indicated that the prosecution was not ready to proceed with the trial. On Feb 3, 2019, Najib claimed trial to three charges of money laundering by accepting illegal proceeds amounting to RM27 million through his three AmPrivate Banking accounts at AmIslamic Bank Berhad, AmBank Group Building, Jalan Raja Chulan on July 8, 2014. The former Pekan MP was charged under Section 4 (1) (a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001, which is punishable by a maximum fine of RM5 million or imprisonment of up to five years or both upon conviction. Najib is currently serving a jail term in Kajang Prison for the misappropriation of RM42 million in the first SRC case. On Sept 2, 2022, he filed a petition for a royal pardon, which led to the Pardons Board halving his jail term from 12 to six years and reducing the fine from RM210 million to RM50 million on Jan 29, 2024.

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overlapping material documents required for the second SRC trial. “As these documents were critical to the second SRC case, the prosecution had no choice but to wait until they were available, which was until the 1MDB trial proceedings were completed. “It must be emphasised that the material documents are available but are currently being used as evidence in the ongoing 1MDB trial.” The AGC further stated that the prosecution had requested additional time to gather all relevant material documents to be presented as evidence in the second SRC trial. “This delay was not intentional but to ensure the integrity of the documents as evidence in the trial is preserved.” In granting Najib a DNAA on the three charges on Friday, Muniandy stated that the case had been pending for six years without any witness testimonies being presented, having faced

KUALA The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has dismissed as baseless allegations that it carried out a flawed prosecution in the second SRC International Sdn Bhd case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. In a statement, it reiterated its firm commitment to upholding the rule of law and stated that it would continue to fulfil its responsibilities under the Federal Constitution with integrity, fairness and respect for the judicial process. However, it acknowledged the decision by High Court Judge K. Muniandy to grant Najib a discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) on three charges of money laundering involving RM27 million in funds from the company. LUMPUR:

“The case was registered in the High Court on Feb 7, 2019 and scheduled for trial on five occasions – June 2020, July to August 2021, March to April 2022, September 2024 and April to May this year. “All trial dates were postponed due to the Movement Control Order caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, requests by the defence or applications by the prosecution.” According to the statement, the prosecution’s requests for postponement were due to the ongoing trial of the first SRC case at the High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court until its completion on March 31, 2023. The trial for the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case had also begun while the first SRC case was ongoing, Bernama reported.

Elderly man beaten to death TANAH MERAH: A 60-year-old local man in Kampung Buloh Ipoh died after he was allegedly assaulted. District police chief Supt Mohd Haki Hasbullah

CORDIAL CAUTION ... Traffic police officers speaking to street vendors during operations yesterday to ensure the safety of road users in Kota Tinggi, Johor. – PIC COURTESY OF ROYAL MALAYSIAN POLICE JOHOR Retiring IGP proposes cops be placed under dedicated ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Outgoing Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has proposed police be placed under a dedicated ministry to strengthen operations and management of the 130,000-strong force. He said the proposal has been submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Home Ministry, adding that it is an administrative structure common in other countries such as China, Brazil, Vietnam, South Korea and

Brunei, similar to key sectors such as health and defence. “I see this need as an important resolution to ensure (police) continue to be relevant, in line with the evolution of the globalisation and digital eras. “I am optimistic this (special ministry) would bring positive change and improvement in empowering public service for the common good,” he said at the handover of duties ceremony of the IGP at the Police

Training Centre in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Bukit Aman Special Branch director Datuk Mohd Khalid Ismail has been appointed the 15th IGP to replace Razarudin. The outgoing IGP, who served for 42 years, urged all personnel to continue upholding integrity and make good governance the core of service delivery. “The problems of integrity, corruption, misconduct and abuse of power still (affect) the image of