Was UKSB’s contract awarded during Zahid’s tenure?

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UKSB's Contract Award Not During Zahid's Tenure, Defence Claims

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's defence team has asserted that the contract awarded to Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) for services rendered to the Malaysian government was not established during Zahid's period as the home minister. They contend that the charges against him are part of a selective prosecution aimed at character assassination.
Contractual Appointment Timeline Disputed

The defence team vehemently rejected the prosecution's opening statement, emphasizing that Zahid, while serving as home minister from May 2013 to May 2018, neither exploited his position nor reaped monetary benefits. Crucially, they stated that UKSB's appointment as a government contractor was not initiated during this specific tenure.
Allegations of Bribery and Contract Maintenance

The prosecution had contended that Zahid allegedly accepted bribes from UKSB as payment and inducement to maintain or extend the company's contract with the Home Ministry for services related to the Foreign Visa System (VLN). The charges detail accusations of receiving various foreign currencies from UKSB as bribes.
Defence Prepared to Challenge Evidence

UKSB's business nature, as detailed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia's assistant registrar Muhamad Akmaluddin Abdullah, involves providing visa facilities-related services. The defence team has indicated their readiness to cross-examine the 20 prosecution witnesses who are scheduled to testify throughout the trial.

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