THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has sought for a stay of the high court’s decision in dismissing its application to forfeit RM1.59 million that was seized from Jakel Trading and Johor Baru Barisan Nasional (BN), pending its appeal.

The money was seized for allegedly being linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fund scandal.

Jakel Trading and Johor Baru BN allegedly received the monies from former prime minister Najib Razak amounting RM628,314 and RM957,395.65 respectively. 

On June 9 this year, judicial cCommissioner Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh dismissed the prosecution’s application to forfeit the money.

Deputy public prosecutor Maziah Mohaide said the stay application was filed last June 30.

“The affidavit has been submitted to Johor Baru BN on July 9, while to Jakel Trading on July 3,” she said when met after the case management, held in chambers before senior assistant registrar Norazihah Asmun today.

Lawyers Nursyahirah Zulkifli and Thevini Nayagam, representing Johor Baru BN and Jakel Trading, respectively, were also present.

Maziah said the court also set August 7 for Johor Baru BN’s case management and August 14 for the case involving Jakel Trading. – Bernama, July 10, 2020.