The Kuala Lumpur High Court has ruled that Naimah Abdul Khalid must be allowed to be named as a party in an attempt by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to freeze over RM1 billion worth of assets belonging to her late husband in the British crown dependency of Jersey.
The Edge reported that Naimah filed a suit asking the court if it was appropriate for MACC to freeze the assets belonging to former finance minister Daim Zainuddin without naming her, and if the agency followed proper procedure in doing so.
Justice Jamil Hussin, in delivering the decision, said Naimah had shown her legitimate interest in four companies in Jersey holding the assets sought by MACC.
He said Naimah must therefore be named in the case, and that MACC’s application under Section 53 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 could not be filed ex parte, or as a one-sided bid.
The assets in Jersey are said to be worth about US$157.5 million (RM660 million) and 85 million pounds (RM469 million).
The court has set Jan 12, 2026 for case management.
Naimah was represented by Gurdial Singh Nijar and Abraham Au while deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Jumaat appeared for MACC.
