The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has objected to Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd’s application for leave to initiate a judicial review against the MACC over the seizure of its building.

Senior federal counsel Nurhafizza Azizan informed the High Court of the objection during today’s proceedings before judge Amarjeet Singh.

The court directed both parties to file written submissions by Aug 13, with any replies to be submitted by Aug 20. The hearing is set for Sept 18.

Gurdial Singh Nijar represented Ilham Tower. It filed the ex-parte application through Messrs Raj & Sach on June 23.

The tower is owned by Ilham Tower Sdn Bhd, with shares held mainly by Ilham Baru Sdn Bhd, a company fully owned by Na’imah Abdul Khalid and her two sons, Amin Zainuddin and Amir Zainuddin.

The other respondents named were MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki; senior officer Razi Rahhim @ Rahim; deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Akram Gharib; the public prosecutor; Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim; and the government.

The company is seeking a declaration that the seizure order or notice issued by the second respondent (Akram), on June 4, 2025, under Section 51(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, in relation to the seizure of Ilham Tower at Jalan Binjai, is unlawful and therefore null and void.

It is also seeking a certiorari order to quash the seizure notice along with all related decisions or actions.

In addition, a mandamus order is sought to compel the second respondent, or any officer, employee, agent, or person authorised by him, to cancel the said notice.

The applicant further seeks a court order to stay the enforcement of the seizure notice and all related decisions or actions pending disposal of the judicial review leave application, as well as damages and costs.

- Bernama

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