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Equanimity owners accuse Putrajaya of violating court orders​
August 7, 2018

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd says it was wrong for the yacht to be handed over to Malaysia.

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The Equanimity in Pulau Indah after Indonesian authorities released it to Malaysia. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: The owners of the Equanimity superyacht, which arrived in Pulau Indah today after it was handed over to Malaysia, have accused Putrajaya of violating an existing Indonesian court decision and an order from a US court.

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd said in a statement that this was probably why more than a dozen armed Indonesian police and Malaysian officials boarded the yacht last week without prior notice and forced it to sail to Malaysia.

“Presumably, had they been cooperating with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) or intending to abide by either of the court orders in effect, this would not have been necessary,” their spokesman said.

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd said through recent legal filings, they had alerted the US court that on Aug 2, armed officers of the Indonesian National Police (INP) and Malaysian officials commandeered the yacht, reportedly at the behest of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“This is troubling because pursuant to an order of the Central District of California, the DoJ was the custodian of the yacht and paying for its maintenance and crew,” their spokesman said.

The owners pointed out that an Indonesian court had ruled on April 17 that the yacht should be returned to its rightful owners and not handed over to anyone else.

They said following this ruling, the INP acknowledged that “as a legal responsibility… the Indonesian National Police shall obey the order of the South Jakarta District Court to immediately return the Equanimity to its owner”, and that “(p)ursuant to the facts disclosed in the court hearings, it can be concluded that the legal owner of the Equanimity… is Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd and there is no relation between the Equanimity yacht and 1MDB”.

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd also said the Malaysian government had ignored the ruling when it took the yacht.

It claimed that the seizure by the Malaysian government was not coordinated with the DoJ and was, in fact, carried out in opposition to the DoJ.

“The DoJ repeatedly asked that the Equanimity be handed over for return to US territory and argued to the US court that it, and only it, is capable of acting as a proper custodian of the yacht and preserving its value. The US court accepted this argument by granting the DoJ custody of the yacht,” the owners said.

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd also cited reports that Mahathir had intervened personally with the Indonesian president through a phone call and/or in person, saying this showed that politics had been injected into ongoing legal proceedings in two sovereign nations.

“Although the Indonesian and US court proceedings led to conflicting decisions regarding the status of the yacht, both proceedings at least were open and transparent, with Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd being given a fair opportunity to present its positions and arguments.

“Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for whatever actions were undertaken by the government of Malaysia to seize the yacht.”

The superyacht, said to be worth US$250 million (RM1 billion), arrived at about 12.15pm today at the Boustead Cruise Centre terminal in Pulau Indah.

The yacht, which is at the centre of a US investigation into 1MDB, earlier travelled from Tanjung Benoa port in Bali to the Batam island before leaving for Malaysian waters yesterday.

It is believed that the Indonesian government, which seized the yacht at the request of US authorities early this year, decided to hand it over to Malaysia following a visit by Mahathir to Jakarta in June.

Yesterday, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said Putrajaya might sell the Equanimity to get back the money allegedly stolen from 1MDB, which would be returned to the people.

Mahathir also challenged those who said the luxury yacht belonged to them to furnish documents proving that it was not bought with money stolen from 1MDB.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/ca...s-accuse-putrajaya-of-violating-court-orders/
 
9 months to determine who owns Equanimity​
August 7, 2018

The 1MDB legal team appointed by the Attorney-General's Chambers says a quick sale is preferable as it costs RM3 million to maintain the vessel every month.

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The luxury yacht, Equanimity, arriving in Port Klang today.

KLANG: The 1MDB legal team appointed by the Attorney-General’s Chambers to represent both the investment firm and Putrajaya today said it would take six to nine months to determine who owns the 91m luxury yacht Equanimity.

Lawyer Jeremy M Joseph said the process could be completed sooner, depending on whether there had been any serious contest for ownership.

“But the courts will do that. Now, we are seeking the declaration (on ownership).

“We are also asking for an order for sale of the vessel because it is quite expensive to maintain the vessel,” he said in Port Klang today following the arrival of the superyacht from Indonesia.

Joseph said it would cost about RM3 million a month to maintain the yacht.

Equanimity arrived at about 12.15pm today at the Boustead Cruise Centre terminal in Pulau Indah. It was escorted by marine police patrol boats.

The US$250 million yacht, which is at the centre of a US investigation into 1MDB, earlier travelled from Tanjung Benoa port in Bali to Batam island before leaving for Malaysia yesterday.

It is believed that the Indonesian government, which seized the yacht at the request of US authorities early this year, decided to hand it over to Malaysia following a visit by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to Jakarta last June.
http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/ca...07/9-months-to-determine-who-owns-equanimity/
 
Kapal Equanimity bakal dibuka untuk lawatan orang ramai secara percuma. Akan diumum kelak.
 
Polis jamin keselamatan Equanimity

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Mohamad Fuzi (tengah) meluangkan masa kira-kira 30 minit meneliti tahap keselamatan kapal Equanimity sebentar tadi.

KLANG - Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) akan meletakkan anggota dan pegawai yang mencukupi bagi memastikan tahap kawalan keselamatan kapal Equanimity sepanjang berlabuh di Terminal Boustead Cruise Centre, Pelabuhan Klang di sini.

Ketua Polis Negara, Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun berkata, setakat ini tahap keselamatan berada dalam keadaan terbaik.

"Saya datang sini hanya untuk melakukan pemeriksaan dan berbincang tahap keselamatan bersama beberapa agensi yang terlibat," katanya ketika ditemui pemberita selepas melawat kapal tersebut di sini hari ini.

Beliau meluangkan masa selama 30 minit bagi melihat sendiri keadaan kapal itu termasuk di bahagian dalamannya.

Turut mengiringi beliau adalah Timbalannya, Tan Sri Noor Rashid Ibrahim.

Mohamad Fuzi bagaimanapun enggan mendedahkan keadaan dalam kapal tersebut kepada pihak media.

"Ya, saya ada masuk dalam kapal itu namun tidak elok untuk saya menerangkannya," jelasnya.


http://www.kosmo.com.my/terkini/polis-jamin-tahap-keselamatan-kapal-equanimity-mohamad-fuzi-1.724568
 
Rampasan tidak sah, kata Jho Low

Ahli perniagaan yang kini dalam buruan, Low Taek Jho menuduh kerajaan Malaysia mendapatkan kapal pesiar mewah Equanimity "secara tidak sah" daripada pihak berkuasa Indonesia.


"Ia satu pencabulan terhadap undang-undang Indonesia dan keputusan mahkamah oleh kerajaan Malaysia yang bermotif politik.

"Jabatan Kehakiman Amerika Syarikat (DOJ) berhujah bahawa penting untuk mereka mendapatkan (Equanimity) untuk memastikan nilai aset itu kekal sehingga pendengaran mahkamah yang adil dapat menentukan pemilik dan hak semua pihak terlibat," kata Jho Low menerusi peguamnya, seperti dilapor Bloomberg.

Kerajaan AS menuntut hak terhadap kapal itu yang didakwa mereka melibatkan wang haram daripada 1MDB yang diubah menerusi sistem kewangan negara itu.

Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd, pemilik berdaftarnya, telah mencabar sitaan kapal itu yang dibuat oleh pihak berkuasa Indonesia atas permintaan AS pada 28 Februari lalu.

Pada masa itu, Jho Low menyifatkan rampasan itu sebagai "keterlaluan di peringkat global".

Dalam kenyataan berlainan, Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd menuduh Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad masuk campur dalam proses mahkamah di Indonesia dan AS.

"Sumber berita utama melaporkan perdana menteri Malaysia masuk campur secara peribadi dengan presiden Indonesia melalui telefon/pertemuan, justeru memasukkan politik ke dalam prosiding perundangan yang masih berjalan di dua negara berdaulat.

"Walaupun prosiding mahkamah di Indonesia dan AS telah membawa kepada keputusan bertentangan berkenaan status kapal pesiar itu, kedua-duanya sekurang-kurangnya terbuka dan telus, dan Equanimity (Cayman) Ltd diberi peluang saksama untuk menyatakan kedudukan dan hujahnya.

"Malangnya, perkara sama tidak boleh disebut untuk apa saja tindakan yang diambil oleh kerajaan Malaysia untuk merampas kapal itu," kata syarikat itu melalui kenyataan yang dilihat Malaysiakini.

Selepas Equanimity berlabuh di Pelabuhan Klang tengah hari tadi, Peguam Negara Tommy Thomas berkata pihak berkuasa telah mendapat waran tangkap daripada Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur untuk merampasnya.

1MDB juga membuat tuntutan terhadap kapal itu. - MK

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Kapal Equanimity bakal dibuka untuk lawatan orang ramai secara percuma. Akan diumum kelak.

ntahlah..tp bg pendapat sy mcm kurang elok pulak dibuka utk lawatan umum.. kecuali utk pembeli yg berminat..
bila dh semua org blh masuk mcm dh x eksklusif dan silap2 ada pulak yg buat kenang kenangan.. "aku was here.." :D
sekadar pendapat peribadi saya..
 
Saya tak pernah naik Equanimity

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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak mendakwa tidak tahu-menahu mengenai dakwaan kapal mewah Equanimity dibeli menggunakan dana 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).


Bekas Perdana Menteri berkata, siasatan mesti dibuat bagi mengetahui siapa sebenarnya pemilik kapal bernilai RM1 bilion terbabit.

“Saya tidak tahu mengenai perkara itu, saya tidak pernah menaiki kapal terbabit.

“Saya hanya mengetahui mengenai perkara ini selepas dilaporkan media.

“Pada waktu itu, kerajaan terdahulu lebih berminat untuk menyelesaikan isu International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) dengan pihak Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE).

“Isu IPIC lebih penting berbanding Equanimity tetapi isu kapal sering dibangkitkan dan dilihat sebagai langkah populis,” katanya ketika ditemui di lobi Parlimen, hari ini.

Najib yang juga Ahli Parlimen Pekan berkata, penyelesaian isu IPIC memberi kebaikan yang lebih besar berbanding bidaan terhadap kapal Equanimity.

“Saya tiada kaitan dengan kapal terbabit, malah ia tertakluk kepada litigasi.

“Aset terbabit sudah susut nilainya, tidak semua orang di dunia ini mampu membeli kapal semewah itu,” katanya.


https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/08/459008/equanimity-saya-tidak-tahu-najib

ye kew?

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Saya tak pernah naik Equanimity

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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak mendakwa tidak tahu-menahu mengenai dakwaan kapal mewah Equanimity dibeli menggunakan dana 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).


Bekas Perdana Menteri berkata, siasatan mesti dibuat bagi mengetahui siapa sebenarnya pemilik kapal bernilai RM1 bilion terbabit.

“Saya tidak tahu mengenai perkara itu, saya tidak pernah menaiki kapal terbabit.

“Saya hanya mengetahui mengenai perkara ini selepas dilaporkan media.

“Pada waktu itu, kerajaan terdahulu lebih berminat untuk menyelesaikan isu International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) dengan pihak Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE).

“Isu IPIC lebih penting berbanding Equanimity tetapi isu kapal sering dibangkitkan dan dilihat sebagai langkah populis,” katanya ketika ditemui di lobi Parlimen, hari ini.

Najib yang juga Ahli Parlimen Pekan berkata, penyelesaian isu IPIC memberi kebaikan yang lebih besar berbanding bidaan terhadap kapal Equanimity.

“Saya tiada kaitan dengan kapal terbabit, malah ia tertakluk kepada litigasi.

“Aset terbabit sudah susut nilainya, tidak semua orang di dunia ini mampu membeli kapal semewah itu,” katanya.


https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2018/08/459008/equanimity-saya-tidak-tahu-najib

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