Najib and son fail to get Federal Court to hear constitutional issues in appeal concerning tax case


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Aug 11) has disallowed an application by lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, appearing for Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin, to refer constitutional issues involving Section 106 (3) of the Income Tax Act 1967 to the Federal Court.

A three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil decided to proceed with the appeal proper brought by the former prime minister and his son in connection with the Inland Revenue Board's (IRB) suit over recovery of income tax arrears.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Driver surrenders at police station after fatal accident
Ayer Kuning polls: Barisan retains seat, according to unofficial count
National TVET council channels RM1mil to Unisel
PAS leader denies influence on voters over Singapore’s upcoming polls
Malaysia and Cambodia solidify bilateral judicial cooperation
Nigerian man who allegedly bit off policeman's ear remanded four days
Ayer Kuning polls: All polling centres closed, results expected at 9pm
Do not sabotage each other, Hajiji tells Gagasan Rakyat leaders
Anwar thanks Navy for service, sacrifice ahead of 91st anniversary
Safe Internet campaign aims to raise awareness of prudent use of social media among children

Others Also Read