Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ex-aide demanded share of police tender fee, MD testifies
A managing director told the court that a former political secretary pressured him for approximately RM9 million after he secured a consultancy fee related to a police procurement contract.
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Khairi Mat Jahya testified that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, who previously served as a political secretary, made demands for a substantial portion of a RM19 million consultancy fee he had obtained in connection with a police tender.
During court proceedings, Khairi stated that Sayed Amir sought around RM9 million of the total fee, alleging pressure was applied to secure the payment.
The case centres on allegations of improper financial dealings linked to government procurement processes. Khairi's testimony provides a key account of the circumstances surrounding the consultancy arrangement and the subsequent demands made by the former aide.
The court heard details of how the consultancy fee was initially secured and the timeline of events leading to the alleged pressure for payment. The proceedings continue as the legal examination of the matter progresses through the judicial system.