What costs did the court order AGC to pay Najib after dismissing the gag order?

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AGC Ordered to Pay Najib RM20,000 in Costs After Gag Order Dismissal

The High Court dismissed the Attorney General’s Chambers’ (AGC) application for a gag order, subsequently ordering the AGC to pay Datuk Seri Najib Razak RM20,000 in costs. The court found that issuing a gag order was unnecessary and would not address the risks to the fairness of the trial, especially given that Najib's addendum judicial review had already been widely discussed by the public.
Dismissal of Gag Order Application

Justice Alice Loke Yee Ching ruled against the AGC's request for a gag order to prevent discussions related to Najib's judicial review application. The judge stated that such an order would not resolve the substantial risks to the fairness of the trial.
Public Discussion and Alternative Measures

The court noted that the subject matter of Najib's addendum judicial review had already garnered significant public attention. Furthermore, the judge indicated that existing legal avenues, such as defamation laws and contempt of court proceedings, were sufficient to address concerns about public discourse.
Court's Rationale for Dismissal

Justice Loke concluded that a gag order was not required, citing the availability of alternative legal measures. Consequently, the application was dismissed, and the AGC was directed to pay RM20,000 in costs to Najib for the proceedings.

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