Did the trustee understand the purpose of the signed cheques?

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Trustee Did Not Understand the Purpose of Signed Cheques

A former trustee of Yayasan Akalbudi, Mohd Samsuri Tun, testified in court that he was ordered by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to sign blank cheques for the foundation without being informed of their specific purpose. He stated that he pre-signed these cheques as instructed by Ahmad Zahid, a founder of the foundation, and was not involved in its day-to-day activities or expenditures.
Ordered to Sign Blank Cheques

Mohd Samsuri stated that during his time as a trustee, he pre-signed cheques for Yayasan Akalbudi but did not know their intended use. He confirmed that the cheques he signed were blank at the time of signing, only filling in the details later as directed by Ahmad Zahid.
Lack of Involvement in Foundation's Operations

The witness further explained that he was not involved in any of the foundation's activities and did not discuss its implemented projects or expenditures with Ahmad Zahid. He also lacked access to the foundation's bank or financial statements, and therefore had no knowledge of the amounts held within its funds.
Resignation Due to Bank Requirements

Mohd Samsuri also testified that he was instructed by Ahmad Zahid to sign his resignation letter as a director of Yayasan Akalbudi on April 4, 2012. This instruction came after the bank informed that he was unable to sign the foundation's cheques, an action he accepted due to his general stance of not being involved in the foundation's operations.
Belief on Foundation's Establishment

When questioned about the original purpose of Yayasan Akalbudi, Mohd Samsuri expressed uncertainty regarding its charitable intent. However, he stated that to his knowledge, the foundation was established to collect funds for UMNO, specifically for the Bagan Datuk constituency, and to support Ahmad Zahid's political career.

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