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Kedah MB’s ex‑political secretary ordered to enter defence in REE mining bribery case

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/20 20:28 X
Kedah MB’s ex‑political secretary ordered to enter defence in REE mining bribery case
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Sessions Court today ordered Mohamad Hilmi Abdul Wahab, former political secretary to the Kedah Menteri Besar, to enter his defence on two charges of...

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Judge Suzana Hussin made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had successfully established a prima facie case against Mohamad Hilmi, 53, at the close of its case.

“Having examined all the witness testimony and submissions of both parties, the court finds that the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused on all charges. Accordingly, the accused is ordered to enter his defence,” said Suzana.

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Aug 20, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026
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