Zahid arrives at KL High Court to find out if he needs to enter defence in corruption trial


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has arrived at the High Court here ahead to find out if he needs to enter defence in his corruption trial.

Ahmad Zahid, arriving at 9.04am, waved to his supporter before entering the complex.

Earlier, Umno deputy president Datuk Mohamad Hasan and Umno secretary general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan reached the courthouse, at around 8.20am and 8.30am respectively.

Ahmad Zahid is due to find out if he has to enter his defence on 47 corruption charges involving millions of ringgit from his charity foundation Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB).

Collin Lawrence Sequerah is set to deliver his decision on Monday.

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