Zahid accuses DPP of trying to ‘trap’ him by repeating questions


KUALA LUMPUR: A frustrated Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has accused the prosecution in his corruption trial of trying to “trap him” by repeating questions on the same issue.

The former deputy prime minister, who is making his defence on corruption charges involving Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds, said this when deputy public prosecutor Harris Ong Mohd Jeffery Ong kept pushing for details on donations given to the foundation.

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