Judge recuses himself from Syabas suit

KUALA LUMPUR - High Court judge Anantham Kasinather has recused himself from presiding over the RM471mil suit filed by Syabas against the Selangor government, over payment due in relation to a concession agreement.

Justice Anantham informed counsel for both parties of the decision to recuse himself, after meeting them in chambers on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters later, counsel for the Selangor government Fahda Nur Ahmad Kamar said that Justice Anantham had explained to both parties why he had made the decision to recuse himself.

Representing Syabas was lawyer Datuk Harpal Singh.

However, the lawyers declined to say what the grounds were.

The matter has now been fixed for case management on April 11, before Justice Dr Sultan Hamid Abu Backer.

The Star