PUTRAJAYA (Dec 24): The Federal Court reconfirmed today that it will hear on Jan 21, 2021 lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s s application to expunge an affidavit related to the money laundering and tax evasion charges against him involving RM9.5 million, which is alleged to have come from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB). The date was confirmed again following case management today before Federal Court senior assistant registrar Intan Syafinaz Ros Lin. Shafee's lawyer Sarah Abishegam also confirmed the apex court's hearing date when contacted by theedgemarkets.com. “This would be a physical hearing,” Sarah said. It was reported that the affidavit, filed by Siti Rahayu Mohd Mumazani, a former special officer to the attorney-general (AG), is linked to PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s civil action against the government.