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High Court to hear fresh evidence in Rosmah solar corruption case
The High Court in Kuala Lumpur has scheduled September 17 for a key prosecution witness to provide additional testimony in the solar energy graft case involving the former prime minister's wife.
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KUALA LUMPUR — The High Court has set September 17 as the date for a crucial prosecution witness to testify in the solar power project corruption case against Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
The decision was made during proceedings on Tuesday, with the court determining that the star witness will present fresh evidence pertinent to the ongoing trial. The case centres on allegations of graft related to a solar energy initiative that purportedly involved misappropriation of public funds.
Rosmah has consistently denied the charges levelled against her. The case has drawn significant public attention given the high-profile nature of the accused and her connection to Malaysia's political establishment during the previous administration.
The hearing on September 17 is expected to be a pivotal moment in the proceedings, as the witness testimony could materially affect the trajectory of the case. The court will examine the additional evidence as part of the ongoing judicial process to determine culpability in the matter.
The case remains one of several legal proceedings initiated following the change of government in 2018, as authorities have intensified investigations into alleged financial misconduct during the previous administration.