JUDGMENT

Hadhariah Syed Ismail JCA:

Introduction

[1] There are nine appeals. The appeals are:

(i) W-05-11-01-2020 between Badan Perhubungan UMNO Negeri Pahang v. Public Prosecutor;

(ii) W-05-67-02-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. Pertubuhan Kebangsaan Melayu Bersatu;

(iii) W-05-68-02-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. Wanita MCA;

(iv) W-05-591-12-2019 between Public Prosecutor v. Badan Perhubungan UMNO Negeri Kedah & 4 Ors;

(v) W-05-592-12-2019 between Public Prosecutor v. Habib Jewels Sdn Bhd;

(vi) W-05-94-02-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. Binsabi Sdn Bhd;

(vii) W-05-95-02-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. Perano Sdn Bhd;

(viii) W-05-13-01-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. K & Z Enterprise Sdn Bhd; and

(ix) W-05-117-03-2020 between Public Prosecutor v. Hattatex Trading.

[2] These appeals arose from the prosecution's nine Notice of Motions for Forfeiture Applications under s 56(1) of the Anti Money Laundering, Anti Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (the Act).

[3] From the nine appeals, eight appeals are by the prosecution against the dismissal of the forfeiture application and one appeal is by Badan Perhubungan UMNO Negeri Pahang against the order of the High