MELAKA: Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin stepped out of the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex on Thursday (Dec 4) with a simple request — to be taken for roti canai with lamb curry at a nearby mamak restaurant.
His aide, Mohd Radzmin Roslan, said the dish was the first thing Shamsul Iskandar mentioned upon seeing his supporters waiting outside the complex.
“He was happy to see us and asked to be brought to the nearest place to eat as he had not eaten since morning. Datuk Seri wanted roti canai with lamb curry,” he said in a telephone interview the same day.
Earlier, the Sessions Court granted bail to Shamsul Iskandar after he pleaded not guilty to four charges involving RM176,829.03 in alleged graft.
Mohd Radzmin said his boss remained composed despite the charges and continued to reassure those around him.
“My boss looked calm and kept saying the truth would prevail. He thanked everyone who prayed for him and stood by him,” he said.
He added that Shamsul Iskandar was deeply touched by the show of support at the courts.
“Many had gathered earlier, while some friends from Melaka wanted to travel to Kuala Lumpur this morning, but I discouraged them because of the wet season.
“I told them we would all gather in Melaka once he is back in his hometown,” he said.
Several supporters from Melaka will remain in Kuala Lumpur as Shamsul Iskandar is scheduled to appear at the Shah Alam Court on Friday to face another charge linked to the same case.
“We will stay in Kuala Lumpur until the court proceedings end tomorrow,” Mohd Radzmin added.
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s former senior political secretary told a press conference that he would prove his innocence through the court process.
He said he would abide by the court’s orders as he seeks to clear his name over allegations that he received bribes linked to Sabah mineral exploration and mining licensing last month.
“From the beginning, I have taken a proactive and cooperative approach with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), especially to complete the investigation and clear my name,” he was quoted as saying.
Shamsul Iskandar pleaded not guilty to four corruption charges under the MACC Act involving the alleged receipt of more than RM176,000 from businessman Datuk Albert Tei Jiann Cheing.
