THE trial of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who faces corruption, criminal breach of trust and money-laundering charges in relation to Yayasan Akalbudi funds, will resume on June 15.
Proceedings were last held on March 6 before high court judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah. They were supposed to resume on March 24, but had to be postponed due to the movement-control order (MCO).
The case came up for management today, during which Sequerah set 30 days to continue the trial: June 15 to 18; July 2 and 3, 13 and 14, and 27 to 30; August 10 to 14, and 24 to 28; and, September 21 to 30.
Deputy public prosecutor Lee Keng Fatt had told the court that the prosecution would call more than 50 witnesses. So far, 43 have testified.
Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, one of the three lawyers representing former deputy prime minister Zahid, sought the court’s permission for him to bring along two assistants to help take down notes during the trial.
The prosecution did not object. Sequerah allowed only one additional member from both parties in the courtroom.
It is learnt that the prosecution and defence are each allowed to bring only three people to assist, as per MCO rules.
Zahid, 67, faces 47 charges – 12 for CBT, corruption (8) and money-laundering (27) – involving tens of millions of ringgit belonging to the foundation. – Bernama, May 19, 2020.
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