Zahid's corruption trial postponed as key witness on medical leave


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The trial of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is facing charges of corruption, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving millions of ringgit in funds from Yayasan Akalbudi, was postponed from Wednesday (Aug 26) to Friday (Aug 28) because a key witness is on sick leave.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Ahmad Sazilee Abdul Khairi told High Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah that Major Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly, who is Ahmad Zahid's former executive secretary, had been given sick leave Wednesday.

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