Did Ahmad Zahid Hamidi receive RM2 million as personal corruption or donation?

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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Asserted RM2 Million Received Was for Charity and Political Donations, Not Personal Corruption

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the RM2 million in cheques he received from businessman Azlan Shah Jaffril in 2017 and 2018 were intended for charity and political donations, not personal corruption. He argued that if he were corrupt, the funds would have been deposited in his personal name, rather than being designated for his foundation, Yayasan Akalbudi. He further contended that donations given to politicians are not exclusively for their political parties.
Cheque Butts Indicated Purpose as "Political Donation" and "Charity"

The former deputy prime minister asserted that the cheque butts for the RM2 million clearly indicated the purpose as "political donation" and "charity." He maintained that this designation should be accepted as sworn testimony. Ahmad Zahid also highlighted that such practices are common among politicians, whether they are in government or the opposition.
Funds Deposited into Law Firm's Client Account for Yayasan Akalbudi

Ahmad Zahid agreed that the RM2 million should be considered the property of Yayasan Akalbudi, as the cheques were deposited into the client account of the law firm Lewis & Co. He claimed that this account held funds intended for the foundation. However, he expressed uncertainty regarding whether Yayasan Akalbudi or Lewis & Co had issued acknowledgment letters for this donation, attributing this lack of knowledge to the fact that the funds were managed by the law firm.
Unfair to Segregate Funds Within a Single Account

When questioned about the specific allocation of the RM2 million between political donation and charity, Ahmad Zahid found the question unfair. He explained that since the funds were consolidated into a single account managed by Lewis & Co, it was impossible for him to determine the exact percentage designated for each purpose. He clarified that while he is a trustee of Yayasan Akalbudi, the commingling of funds within one large account prevented him from segregating the amounts for charitable and political purposes.
Defence Against Corruption Charges and Comparison to Others

Ahmad Zahid expressed that he should not have been charged with corruption. He drew a comparison to individuals he alleged had misappropriated funds but were not prosecuted. He reiterated his stance that if he were corrupt, the money would have been in his personal name, not for his foundation. He is currently facing 47 charges, including criminal breach of trust, money laundering, and bribery, with three bribery charges specifically related to receiving the RM2 million from Azlan Shah as a reward for Profound Radiance's project appointment under the Home Ministry. He also defended the Home Ministry's approval of Profound Radiance, stating his decision was based on official recommendations.

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