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A court witness has testified that Sayed Amir Muzzakkir, a former aide to Hamzah Zainudin, requested a financial stake in a RM19 million Royal Malaysian Police consultancy agreement, shedding light on the alleged arrangement.
A witness told the Sessions Court that he faced repeated pressure from Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, political secretary to a former home minister, to surrender a portion of RM19 million in consultancy fees from a police contract.
Malaysia's High Court heard arguments today that the prime minister has no legal authority to direct government projects to particular companies, marking a significant clarification on separation of powers within the executive.
Palantir Technologies has lifted its full-year revenue forecast for the second time, reflecting accelerating demand for its military-grade AI analytics platform among government and corporate clients globally.
Malaysia has signed government-to-government defence procurement agreements with Turkiye and South Korea, bypassing traditional intermediaries to reduce costs and strengthen bilateral ties. The initiative represents a strategic shift in how the country acquires military assets.
Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any connection to a RM178 million contract awarded to a firm with ties to his brother, stating he played no role in the transaction.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million government contract awarded to a firm connected to his brother, claiming he had no knowledge of the arrangement.
A KCJ Engineering finance manager testified in the High Court that an RM800,000 donation to Bersatu was connected to Jana Wibawa projects contracted to the company, raising fresh questions about political financing and government procurement.