Court refuses Hisyam's bid to discharge himself from representing Najib, appeal proceeds

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court here today dismissed lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik's application to recuse himself from representing Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in his final appeal to quash his conviction and sentence for misappropriation of RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd funds.

A five-member panel led by Chief JusticeTun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat unanimously denied the former premier's lead counsel's request.

"We are of the unanimous view that in the present factual matrix, the counsel has failed to disclose the adequate cause.

"Therefore the application to discharge is refused and counsel remains on record in the interest of justice," she said.

Justice Tengku Maimun: You (Hisyam) want to submit further? Can you confirm if you don't have anything to say on the 94 grounds of his (Najib) petition of appeal?

Hisyam: No