Zahid’s trial: Major lobbying to get exclusive rights


On trial: Ahmad Zahid arriving at the High Court in Shah Alam for his court case. — Bernama

SHAH ALAM: A company director lobbied for the approval and continued support of Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Najib Razak in an attempt to prevent competitors from managing the government’s Foreign Visa System (VLN) from 2013 onwards, the High Court has heard.

The High Court here was told that the company Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) had sent several letters to then prime minister Najib to seek support, following competition from several other companies interested in operating a one-stop centre (OSC) for visas in China and several other countries.

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