DPP withdraws letter asking for Zahid’s case to be sped up


Pressure mounts: Ahmad Zahid at the KL High Court complex yesterday. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: After an outcry, the prosecution in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s trial has withdrawn a letter urging the High Court to give priority to the Umno president’s case over Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case.

Even the trial judge, Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah, who is also presiding over the IMDB case, was unhappy. No one could dictate what case should be given priority in his court, he said.

Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

More deputy public prosecutors needed to handle increasing caseload, says MACC chief
Ipoh High Court acquits three friends of drug trafficking
MMEA intercepts foreign vessel in waters near Kudat, six detained for illegal fishing
‘Birarak’ and Bidayuh pride
Fadillah arrives in Moscow for working visit to Russia
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for five states and the Federal Territories
Syed Saddiq acquitted
No signal, more life
Student group launches campaign calling for release of detained activists
Syed Saddiq hopes for acquittal in Court of Appeal after five-year wait

Others Also Read