Final SRC appeal: Defence applies to recuse CJ from hearing appeal


PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has applied for Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat to be recused from hearing the final appeal of the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

At the beginning of the hearing here on Tuesday (Aug 23), his counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik informed the court that he had received instructions from his client to make the application, which had been filed late last night.

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