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Lawyer: Zahid will be denied fair trial if court rejects Fadzlette's statement
The defence in the corruption trial of Ahmad Zahid Hamidi related to the Akalbudi Foundation (YAB) today contended that the former deputy prime minister will be deprived of a fair trial if the court accepts the prosecution’s argument and stops a defence witness from testifying.
Zahid’s counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said this would lead to a breach of his client’s right to a fair trial which is guaranteed under Article 5 of the Federal Constitution.
He submitted that the statement by...
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