Zahid to know on Jan 24 if he has to enter his defence


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has fixed Jan 24 to deliver its decision on whether or not Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) has to enter his defence over 47 corruption charges involving millions of ringgit from charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB).

Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah fixed the date yesterday following the closing of submissions from both parties at the end of the prosecution’s case. The hearing for submissions lasted 24 days since Sept 6.

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