PSM questions Syed Saddiq verdict delay, notes judgment was ready

 

PSM questioned the Federal Court’s decision to postpone its verdict in Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman’s case, asking why a case ready for judgment had to be postponed for reasons that could have been accommodated.

In a statement today, PSM deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan noted that if one judge was unable to attend the proceeding, the remaining judges could continue, adding that the written judgment had already been prepared.

“The written judgment is ready, yet the court has chosen to adjourn.

“This case has been delayed for far too long, and the excuses for the postponement have nothing to do with (Syed Saddiq), who has always been ready to proceed as he wanted to clear his name.

“Yet today, the decision has once again been postponed, thereby effectively sidelining Syed Saddiq from active involvement in party politics,” Arutchelvan (above) said.

The Federal Court fixed the new date of July 13 to deliver its decision on the Attorney-General’s Chambers’ (AGC) appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal in cases involving money laundering, misappropriation of funds, and criminal breach of trust linked to Bersatu Youth funds.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman

The ruling was scheduled for today but was postponed after Court of Appeal president Abu Bakar Jais said one of the judges, Che Ruzima Ghazali, was unwell and on medical leave.

Abu Bakar also said the judgment was ready and confirmed that the three-member panel, led by him and also comprising Collin Lawrence Sequerah, will deliver its decision on the new date.

Syed Saddiq to sit out campaigning

The Election Commission, on June 12, announced that the Johor state election will be held on July 11.

Muda, a party founded by Syed Saddiq, will be contesting four seats in the state polls: Puteri Wangsa, Maharani, Simpang Jeram, and Bukit Batu.

After the verdict’s postponement, Syed Saddiq reportedly announced that he would skip the Johor election campaign.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the lawmaker said the delay meant he would be refocusing on his legal battle.

Meanwhile, Arutchelvan said the public was closely watching the case and expected justice to be delivered fairly.

“Justice delayed is justice denied. Continued justice being delayed is the continued denial of justice,” he said.

Syed Saddiq was charged in 2021 with four corruption-related offences and convicted in 2023. He was later acquitted by the Court of Appeal in June 2025. - Mkini