Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ex-aide sought share of RM19m police consultancy contract, court hears
A witness has testified in court that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, a former aide to ex-Deputy Prime Minister Hamzah Zainudin, requested a portion of proceeds from a RM19 million Royal Malaysia Police consultancy agreement.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — A witness provided testimony at the Sessions Court on Wednesday regarding allegations that a former political aide sought to benefit from a high-value police consultancy contract. The court heard that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, who previously worked with Hamzah Zainudin, made requests related to the RM19 million contract awarded to a consulting firm.
The testimony forms part of an ongoing legal proceeding examining the circumstances surrounding the consultancy agreement with Malaysia's police force. Investigators have been scrutinising whether proper procedures were followed in the contract's award and execution.
The case highlights continued scrutiny of potential irregularities in high-value government contracts and the involvement of individuals connected to prominent political figures. The Sessions Court proceedings are expected to continue as additional evidence and witness statements are presented.
No charges have been formally announced at this stage of the investigation, and all parties involved maintain their presumption of innocence pending the outcome of legal proceedings.