Court to decide on Rosmah's assets freeze in January

The High Court has scheduled January 7 for hearing and judgment on a Mareva injunction application filed by 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and 10 companies against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, the wife of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

A Mareva injunction, also known as a freezing order, is a court measure that prevents an individual or entity from disposing of or transferring assets while legal proceedings are ongoing. The application seeks to preserve assets that may be subject to recovery claims.

The January 7 hearing represents a significant development in the ongoing civil litigation related to alleged misappropriation of 1MDB funds. The outcome of the court's decision will determine whether Rosmah's assets will be subject to the freeze pending the resolution of the broader legal case.

The case is part of broader efforts to recover assets allegedly misappropriated during the tenure of the previous government. Multiple entities have pursued civil and legal remedies to retrieve funds in connection with the 1MDB scandal, which has drawn international scrutiny over the past several years.