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News Wrap-up: Najib's new judge and a tease on Jho Low

Aug 02, 2018

New judge to preside Najib's SRC International case

Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali is the new High Court judge to hear Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's case in relation to SRC International.

This follows the transfer of the previous judge who recorded Najib’s plea, to the new civil court effective today.

The previous judge who presided the case, had been asked to recuse himself from the case, as his brother is an UMNO member from Najib's home state, Pahang.

Last month, Najib pleaded not guilty to four counts of criminal breach of trust and abuse of power, involving SRC International funds of up to RM42 million.
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Youth and Sports Ministry to halt projects under 15% done

Projects under the Youth and Sports Ministry that are under 15 per cent complete, will be stopped and reopened for tender.

Its Deputy Minister Steven Sim says most of the contracts awarded by the ministry last year, were via direct negotiations.

However, former Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, insists that these directly-awarded contracts were not an automatic sign of corruption.

Image source: Malay Mail

Separately, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman says nine senior officials under his ministry have been sacked.

He adds the nine, who also hold high positions in UMNO, will be replaced by non-politicians.
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Police who close an eye on illegal gambling syndicates to be dealt with accordingly

The IGP says stern action will be taken against police officers who turn a blind eye to illegal gambling syndicates.

This, after a former police commissioner failed to act against illegal gambling dens in Rawang, Selangor.

Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun also confirmed that several other officers were also transferred.

Separately, Tan Sri Fuzi says police still don't have any positive leads on Jho Low's whereabouts.

He adds they are also awaiting replies from Interpol, on the Red Corner Notice issued for Low.

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Repentant Jamal Yunos calls for prison reforms

Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos is calling for prison reforms, after enduring almost a month in a cell.

The Sungai Besar UMNO division chief suggests prisoners be allowed to smoke when they receive visits, or once a day.

This, after he revealed that some prisoners resort to dangerous and even fatal ways to smuggle tobacco into jail.

Datuk Seri Jamal has also urged the government to improve working conditions for prison guards, and assure them the same perks as other civil servants.