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Court of Appeal upholds RM67.5m jewellery payment obligation for Rosmah
The Court of Appeal has rejected Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's attempt to suspend a RM67.5 million jewellery payment, dealing another legal blow to the former prime minister's wife.
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PUTRAJAYA — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's efforts to halt a substantial jewellery bill have been rebuffed by the Court of Appeal, which declined to grant a stay of execution on the RM67.5 million payment obligation.
The decision represents the latest setback in the former prime minister's wife's protracted legal proceedings related to the high-value purchase. The appellate court's ruling means the payment obligation remains enforceable despite her ongoing legal challenges.
Rosmah had sought to pause the payment through the court system as part of her broader legal strategy. The Court of Appeal's decision to deny the stay application closes off one potential avenue for delaying the financial obligation.
The case forms part of a broader series of legal matters that have embroiled Rosmah since the 2018 change of government. Her losses in successive court proceedings have narrowed her remaining legal options in the dispute.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's position on the enforceability of the payment claim against the former premier's spouse, effectively paving the way for potential collection proceedings.