Why were 10 cheques issued instead of one?

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Ten Cheques Were Issued Instead of One for a RM10 Million Donation

A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigator testified that Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi requested a RM10 million donation from a Singapore-based businessman, Wong Sang Woo, during their first meeting in 2015. Subsequently, Zahid's personnel instructed Wong to make the payment to the law firm Lewis & Co. Wong then directed his company, Chia Bee Enterprise Sdn Bhd, to issue ten separate cheques, each for RM1 million, totaling RM10 million, to Lewis & Co on April 21, 2016.
Instructions for Separate Cheque Issuance

Wong Sang Woo stated that while he did not understand the specific reason for issuing ten separate RM1 million cheques instead of a single RM10 million cheque, he followed the instructions provided by Zahid's personnel. This method of payment was directed by Zahid's representatives who contacted Wong in early 2016 to follow up on the donation for Yayasan Akalbudi.
Financial Arrangements for the Donation

As Chia Bee Enterprise did not have sufficient funds, Wong Sang Woo borrowed RM10 million from KTS Holdings Sdn Bhd through his friend Ngu Ngiong Hieng. This loan was based on trust and friendship, with no written agreement. Later, Prime Lumber Holdings Ltd transferred RM10 million to Chia Bee Enterprise, which then issued four cheques to KTS Holdings to repay the temporary loan.
Handling of Funds by the Law Firm

The partner of Lewis & Co testified that the ten cheques, totaling RM10 million, were received from Zahid and deposited into the law firm's client account. These funds were intended to be held on trust for Yayasan Al-Falah, a foundation associated with Zahid's family. Chia Bee Enterprise's director confirmed the company was dormant and had no knowledge of the reasons behind the payment to Lewis & Co or its origin.

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