Zahid told press sec to keep an eye on 'negligent' aide, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told his former press secretary to keep an eye on his former executive secretary due to issues of negligence, particularly involving his private bank account, the High Court here heard.

Mejar Jeneral (R) Datuk Fadzlette Othman Merican Idris Merican, who is now Ahmad Zahid's media director in his capacity as Umno president, testified that she knew of the issues involving Mejar Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly, a prosecution witness, from the former deputy prime minister himself.