Ahmad Zahid denies blaming ex-staff member to ‘save his own neck’


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied shifting the blame on his former staff member in order to exonerate himself in the corruption trial involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB).

During a cross-examination conducted by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran, Ahmad Zahid was asked about the cheques issued by YAB and the role his former executive secretary Major Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly played in the case.

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