Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, who is appearing for Azeez Abdul Rahim, says he will be on leave due to medical reasons. FMTNews AzeezRahim Baling
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM145 million corruption and money laundering trial of Baling MP Azeez Abdul Rahim and his brother, Abdul Latiff, will begin in April as Azeez’s lawyer will be on leave for a month.
Hisyam Teh Poh Teik told Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi that he would be on leave due to medical reasons.Azura then fixed the trial to run from April 16 to 22.Azeez, 52, who is an Umno Supreme Council member, faces three charges of accepting bribes totalling RM5.2 million in connection with road projects in Perak and Kedah. He also faces nine counts of money laundering involving nearly RM140 million.Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.
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