Did Zahid Hamidi receive RM3 million for GE14 campaign funding?

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Zahid Hamidi Received RM3 Million for GE14 Campaign Funding

Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi received a total of RM3 million from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) specifically designated as campaign funding for the 14th general election, which took place in May 2018. This substantial cash payment was delivered to Ahmad Zahid at his private residence in Country Heights, Kajang, Selangor, on March 27, 2018, a mere less than three months prior to the election. At the time of this transaction, Ahmad Zahid held the position of Umno acting deputy president.
Campaign Funding Payment

The RM3 million payment from UKSB was explicitly identified as campaign funding for the 14th general election. This occurred on March 27, 2018, at Ahmad Zahid's residence in Country Heights, Kajang. The timing of this cash delivery, less than three months before the May 9, 2018, general election, places it directly within the pre-election period.
Context of Receipt

At the time of receiving the RM3 million, Ahmad Zahid was serving as the acting deputy president of Umno. This payment is noted as one of seven one-off payments made to him by UKSB between June 2015 and March 2018. These payments, as detailed by a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) senior enforcer, amounted to a significant total.
Broader Financial Transactions

Beyond the RM3 million for the general election, UKSB made other payments to Ahmad Zahid. These included RM125,000 for Hari Raya celebrations in June 2015 and S$1 million, equivalent to RM3.11 million at the time, for Umno's 71st anniversary celebration in May 2017. Additionally, S$30,000 was provided for his wife's birthday celebration.
Total Cash Received

Overall, during the period spanning 2014 to 2018, Ahmad Zahid reportedly received a total of S$13.56 million in cash payments. The investigation into UKSB directors confirmed that these monthly cash payments were made to Ahmad Zahid between 2014 and 2018, with him specifically requesting that the funds be provided in Singapore dollars.

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