Feb 16 next year hearing of tax-linked appeal leave bid by Najib, son

The Federal Court has set Feb 16 next year to hear an appeal leave application by Najib Abdul Razak and his son Mohd Nazifuddin over tax-related rulings against them.

Lawyer Wee Yeong Kang, who acts for the former prime minister and Nazifuddin, said that the hearing date was fixed by the Federal Court registry during case management today.

“The Federal Court set Feb 16 next year to hear the leave to appeal application by Najib and Nazifuddin,” the counsel said...