KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 22): Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering trial has been postponed as he came in close contact with fellow Supreme Council member Datuk Johan Abdul Aziz, who is now confirmed positive for Covid-19.
Zahid was with Johan and other Umno Supreme Council members at a party retreat in Janda Baik.
High Court Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah set replacement dates next month but reprimanded the former deputy prime minister and Umno president for him to take the trial seriously and not go for unnecessary meetings a week before the trial.
“This is the third time that this trial has been postponed,” the judge highlighted in the court this morning.
Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Raja Rozela Raja Toran wants the defence to provide evidence as to Zahid and Johan’s attendance, and also approval for cross-border travel during the movement control order (MCO) period.
Zahid’s lawyers are now getting the necessary documents, while the court stands down while it is confirmed that Johan has tested positive for Covid-19.- The Edge Market