KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution and defence argued for almost three hours over the terminology for “accept” in Malay against Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab’s charge but finally both agreed on it, to the amusement of the courtroom.
Mirza, 51, then claimed trial to an amended charge of accepting a dental treatment worth RM13,860 from company director Zulhisyam Ayob without consideration.
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