Zahid requested Umno donations from two UKSB ex-directors: witness

Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi made requests to two Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) ex-directors for political donations totalling S$13.56 million (RM43.8 million) to Umno, a prosecution witness told the high court here today.

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Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi made requests to two Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) ex-directors for political donations totalling S$13.56 million (RM43.8 million) to Umno, a prosecution witness told the high court here today.

Lee and Wan Quoris Shah are also the 15th and 16th prosecution witnesses in Zahid’s corruption case over the Foreign Visa System (VLN).

Mahendran said Zahid wielded substantial power and influence in policy making, especially in the Home Ministry being the then minister, reported Bernama.

“UKSB agreed to give political donations with the aim of protecting its business as there were other companies lobbying for the work UKSB was doing relating to the visa system.

“Investigations found that cash given monthly to Zahid was prepared by David Tan (former UKSB administration manager David Tan Siong Sun) on Harry Lee’s instructions.”

He added that Tan’s role was ensuring UKSB had enough money to fulfil Zahid’s demands.

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