THE Court of Appeal today allowed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to introduce fresh evidence in her appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption case.
Justice Datuk Dr Choo Kah Sing said the additional evidence involving prosecution witness Rayyan Radzwill Abdullah could have a material bearing on findings made by the High Court.
The fresh evidence includes a statutory declaration by Rayyan, a key prosecution witness during Rosmah’s trial, as well as further oral testimony from him.
The court ordered that the evidence be recorded before a different High Court judge.
Rayyan will also be recalled for further cross-examination and re-examination, with the proceedings to take place within two weeks of the next case management.
Rosmah had sought leave to introduce three additional documents as evidence in her appeal.
In her July 21 notice of motion, she relied on Section 61 of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 and Rules 68 and 69 of the Rules of the Court of Appeal 1994 in seeking permission to adduce the evidence.
In an affidavit supporting the application, Rosmah claimed Rayyan had been pressured into giving evidence against her during the trial.
She also sought permission to recall the witness to give further evidence, either before the Court of Appeal or the High Court.
The application centres on Rayyan’s evidence and whether the fresh material could affect findings made by the High Court in Rosmah’s case.
The additional evidence will now be recorded before a different High Court judge, after which the Court of Appeal will continue with the appeal. - September 1, 2026
