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Former Senate president Rais Yatim to face charges in Melaka
Ex-Senate president Datuk Rais Yatim is scheduled to be charged in Melaka High Court tomorrow morning, according to court records. The hearing is set for 9am before judge Raja Noor Adilla Raja Mahyaldin.
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Datuk Rais Yatim, the former president of the Dewan Negara, is expected to appear in court in Melaka on Thursday to face charges, court scheduling records indicate.
The 83-year-old politician's case has been assigned to judge Raja Noor Adilla Raja Mahyaldin, with the hearing scheduled for 9am at the Melaka High Court.
Rais Yatim, who previously served as minister of information and culture under Mahathir Mohamad's first administration, has held several prominent positions throughout his political career. The former Dewan Negara president stepped down from that role in 2017 after serving in the position since 2008.
Further details regarding the specific charges and the nature of the case have not been disclosed. The court appearance marks a significant development in proceedings involving the veteran politician.