The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide on March 1 whether to unfreeze two of Bersatu’s bank accounts, frozen by the MACC in a case linked to its president.
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court will deliver its decision on Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) legal challenge against the freezing of its bank accounts on March 1.
Judicial Commissioner Datuk Aliza Sulaiman fixed the date today after hearing submissions from both parties.
Bersatu’s lawyer, Chetan Jethwani, argued the investigation targeted Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin personally. He stated it had no connection to the party itself.
Senior federal counsel Nurhafizza Azizan countered that Muhyiddin was charged in his capacity as Bersatu president. She cited Section 51(2) of the Societies Act 1966, which holds office-bearers responsible for management.
She submitted that individuals managing a society can be liable even without directly committing an offence.
The party was granted leave to commence this judicial review last October 30. Its application was filed on May 29, 2023, by party officer Capt (Rtd) Datuk Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya.
The respondents include the former attorney-general, the MACC chief commissioner, and 20 others.
Bersatu contends its CIMB and AmBank accounts were seized on April 19, 2023, without a proper order. It claims the required notice under anti-money laundering laws was not served.
The party further alleges it was never notified of an earlier reported seizure date of April 11, 2023.