Shahrir Samad claims trial to RM1mil money laundering charge


KUALA LUMPUR: Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abd Samad has pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here Tuesday (Jan 21) on a charge of money laundering involving RM1mil.

Shahrir, who is Johor Baru Umno division chief, was accused of money laundering by not declaring the RM1mil he allegedly received from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak when filing taxes for the year 2013.

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