KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The High Court will hear on Tuesday (Oct 22) submissions in the high-profile case of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is facing seven charges of misappropriation of RM42mil in SRC International Sdn Bhd funds. The proceedings would begin with the defence team’s submissions to rebut the prosecution’s case. It is learnt that co-counsel for Najib, Harvinderjit Singh, would argue first and followed by Attorney General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas to reply to the defence submissions. On Aug 27, the prosecution closed its case after 58 days of trial after hearing the testimony of 57 witnesses. - BernamaRelated stories:Najib's SRC trial behind ‘desperate attempts’ to bring down Pakatan govt, says Kit SiangShahrol: I was coached before and after PAC meetings

Source: The Star October 21, 2019 13:30 UTC