Najib-Irwan Serigar IPIC trial still no-go after AG seeks more time to consider representation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s criminal breach of trust trial involving RM6.64 billion in government funds paid to the International Petroleum Investment Company could not proceed as scheduled today after prosecutors said they were still considering a representation from the second accused in the case.

“Due to the amount involved in this case which is around RM6 billion, there is a need for more time to consider the matters raised in the representation,” he said.Najib’s lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah said he has no objections to the prosecution’s request. “I have no objections, but I just want to mention that the charges have been hanging over my client’s head for over five years since he was charged in 2018.

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