Datuk K for the defence: Siti's husband to testify on Zahid's behalf in YAB trial


Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa (left), better known as Datuk K, arriving at the Kuala Lumpur High Court. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, the husband of songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, arrived at the Kuala Lumpur High Court at 8.46am Monday (Aug 21).

He is expected to testify as a defence witness on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is facing corruption, criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering charges, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reported.

Khalid, better known as "Datuk K", was seen entering the court complex in a black jacket, accompanied by an unknown individual.

Ahmad Zahid, 70, is facing 47 charges, namely 12 CBT, eight corruption and 27 money laundering charges over funds belonging to charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi.

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