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Najib said he has full confidence in Hisyam’s ability but was bewildered over the apex court’s decision not to allow an adjournment, saying the case involved complex financial transactions.https://t.co/jA0jqgyYzP
— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) August 18, 2022
"It is totally unprecedented that in a criminal case, the defence is left without any counsel.
— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) August 18, 2022
This is a very serious matter and I hope the court will take into account and take remedial measures at some point in time."
– @NajibRazak https://t.co/jA0jqggPlH
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Remember, Najib has already filled written submissions. His counsel stands by his written submissions. He waived the right to submit orally.
— Lim Wei Jiet (@lim_weijiet) August 18, 2022
Don't let UMNO go around & cry Najib was denied a fair hearing or not allowed to submit their case orally. https://t.co/hFlbkON3hp
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Tengku Maimun begins to read her deliberation.
— AGNI (@pradosom) August 18, 2022
“We are now giving our order and grounds,”
“We are of the view that counsel has not shown cause to discharge himself. We deny his request to discharge himself. He is still on record as lead counsel,” she says https://t.co/aJgnbF7w5f
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What happens next? Will the Judges submit to the Lawyer? 🤔 https://t.co/FoBjAqRpxn pic.twitter.com/7BL7zbE3i0
— simonthong aka kitty poo (@KittyPo80176717) August 18, 2022
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JUST IN
— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) August 18, 2022
The Federal Court has disallowed @NajibRazak's new lawyer, Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik to discharge himself in the SRC International Sdn Bhd final appeal.
"We have full confidence in your ability and you should proceed," said Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
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Najib's lead counsel again asks for a postponement, says he might withdraw as Najib's lawyer, but the Court is unimpressed.
— simonthong aka kitty poo (@KittyPo80176717) August 18, 2022
*Will the hotshot lawyer return?https://t.co/moTh2RPrPt https://t.co/fTFY45BjEk
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Yesterday, Najib’s camp, particularly Lokman Adam made allegations that the CJ’s husband made recordings in the courtroom during the Tuesday hearing.
— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) August 18, 2022
Not sure if they plan to bring this up today in court. pic.twitter.com/4RnHmLnUCx
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Hisyam Teh is asking for the court to reconsider it’s judgement in dismissing the postponement. He apologised to the court for taking the job at the last minute, saying he was hoping that the court would grant him the postponement when he took the brief.
— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) August 18, 2022
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As the main appeal hearing begins at federal court , supporters of ex pm Najib Razak are gathering outside palace of justice in solidarity with ex UMNO president . pic.twitter.com/oyEiU15H4l
— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) August 18, 2022
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Starting anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/xE8ZucaJEX
— Firdaus Azil (@FirdausAzil) August 18, 2022
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SRC CASE: Former prime minister Najib Razak has arrived at the Federal Court for the first day of his main appeal against his conviction and sentencing in the RM42 million corruption case.
— BFM News (@NewsBFM) August 18, 2022
He previously failed to have the appeal postponed and to add new evidence. https://t.co/YO0ZVKlcnK pic.twitter.com/moY8EhfZk8
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