High Court judge Leong Wai Hong has recused himself from presiding over the lawsuit against Rosmah Mansor over the purchase of luxury items amounting to over US$346 million, alleged to have been obtained from misappropriated 1MDB funds.

Leong made the decision after allowing Rosmah’s application to recuse himself from hearing this suit.

“After considering the application, I agree to recuse myself from hearing this suit on the principle that justice must not only be done but must also be seen to be done. On this premise, I allow this application...