What MySejahtera status prevented Najib from attending court?

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Najib's MySejahtera Status Prevented Court Attendance

Datuk Seri Najib Razak was unable to attend his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial because his MySejahtera status was "yellow." This classification indicates casual contact without symptoms or being a person under surveillance, which prohibits entry into the court premises. The Kuala Lumpur court complex enforces a policy allowing only individuals with a "blue" MySejahtera status to enter.
Yellow Status Classification

The "yellow" status on the MySejahtera application signifies that an individual has had casual contact with a person who may have symptoms, or is a person under surveillance. This status, along with "orange" (casual contact with symptoms, close contacts, or suspected cases) and "red" (confirmed Covid-19 cases), prevents individuals from physically entering the court complex. In contrast, a "blue" status denotes a "low-risk" classification.
Impact on Trial Proceedings

Due to Najib's "yellow" status, the 1MDB trial, initially scheduled for four days this week, faced significant disruptions. The judge, Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, decided against proceeding with a hybrid method, where Najib could have joined virtually. Instead, the trial was adjourned and expected to resume on the following Thursday, provided Najib's MySejahtera status reverted to "blue." This situation led to the loss of three potential hearing days for the week.
Lead Defence Lawyer's Status

Najib's lead defence lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, also experienced a MySejahtera status that prevented court entry. His status was "orange," indicating a more significant level of contact or suspicion compared to Najib's "yellow" status, and also included a Home Surveillance Order. Both Najib and Shafee were in contact with Shafee's son, Muhammad Farhan, on December 6, and their 10-day quarantine period was set to expire on December 15.
Future Trial Arrangements

To compensate for the lost hearing days, the defence lawyer proposed adding four more hearing dates in January. These dates, January 5, 6, 26, and 27, had already been agreed upon by both the prosecution and the defence. The judge confirmed the trial would reconvene on Thursday, anticipating that the situation would allow for proceedings to continue, including the cross-examination of two prosecution witnesses, Azmi Tahir and Tan Sri Ismee Ismail.

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