THE High Court today fixed January 2025 to hear SRC International Bhd’s suit against Najib Razak for alleged breach of trust and breach of statutory duty in relation to SRC funds amounting to RM42 million. 

Lawyer Kwan Will Sen, who is representing SRC and its subsidiary Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd (GMSB) confirmed the matter when contacted by reporters. 

He added that the case would be heard before Judicial Commissioner Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah Raja Mohzan. 

“The trial dates are set for January 13 to 17; Jan 20 to 24; while in February, the trials are on February 12 to 14; February 17 to 21 and February 24 to 26,” he said.  

According to Kwan, case management was held online today, and the court fixed further case management on August 4 for the parties to update the trial’s status. 

SRC, a subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Berhad and GMSB, filed a writ of summons on May 7, 2021 asserting that the former prime minister had committed breach of trust and abuse of power, and had obtained benefits from SRC funds, in addition to misappropriating the said funds. 

Najib was SRC emeritus adviser from May 1, 2012 until March 4, 2019. 

The plaintiffs, among other things, are seeking a declaration that they have the right to track and trace the RM42 million and claim equity ownership over the money, or any property obtained by Najib by using the money, in addition to claiming general damages, exemplary, additional and interest, costs and other appropriate relief provided by the court. – Bernama, May 5, 2023.