Under which section of the MACC Act were the assets seized?

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The jewellery seized from Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin was forfeited under Subsection 41(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.

A third-party notice has been issued under Section 41(2) of the MACC Act 2009, inviting any individual with a claim to the seized jewellery to come forward. The Sessions Court has scheduled July 31 for the hearing of any such claims. If no third party presents a challenge, the assets will be forfeited to the government.
Application for Forfeiture of Assets

The prosecution initiated proceedings for the forfeiture of specific jewellery items. These include a 29.17-gramme necklace, a 9.53-gramme bracelet, a pair of earrings weighing 6.61 grammes, and a Swarovski ring. These movable assets were seized under Subsection 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 and are currently held by the MACC.
Third-Party Notice Issued

A third-party notice was officially issued under Section 41(2) of the MACC Act 2009 following an application by deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat. This notice serves as a formal invitation for any person or entity with a vested interest in the jewellery to come forward and present their claim to the court.
Legal Representation and Court Proceedings

Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, aged 27, was represented by lawyer Muhammad Kausar Mohd Khairi. His client indicated no objection to the application for the third-party notice. Judge Azura Alwi presided over the proceedings and set the hearing date for July 31 to allow for the presentation of any claims.
Background of Charges

The forfeiture action is linked to previous charges brought against Salwani. On January 22, she faced four counts of receiving money from illegal activities, totalling RM50,000, RM7,000, RM10,000, and RM10,000. Allegedly, these funds were deposited into a company bank account in Damansara Heights between November 24, 2024, and November 25, 2025. She also faces a separate charge in Kuala Terengganu for receiving RM5,000 in proceeds from illegal activities, which has since been transferred to be tried jointly.

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