Out of many corruption cases, the case involving Rosmah Mansor is one of the most controversial in Malaysia. After countless delay tactics, Rosmah Mansor tried for the last time to delay her court hearing, which is by requesting the trial judge to recuse himself from the trial.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's last-minute request to have trial judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan recuse himself from presiding over her fraud trial involving the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak was denied by the High Court.
Rosmah Mansor expected the outcome of her request to be heard on another date but the High Court insisted on not delaying her case any further and made the decision on the same day.
In relation to the RM1.25 billion solar energy project for rural schools in Sarawak, Rosmah Mansor has been found guilty of all three counts of corruption. Judge Zaini Mazlan of the High Court concluded that the prosecution's case was beyond a reasonable doubt.
The High Court's decision to require Rosmah Mansor to file her defence on three counts of corruption in order to assist a firm get the RM1.25 billion solar project for 369 rural schools in Sarawak has left her speechless and in tears.
She was shocked by the fact that the court did not provide justification for its decision today, according to Akberdin Abdul Kadir, a member of her legal team.
The former prime minister's wife, according to a different member of the legal team, was also observed crying.
The 70-year-old is well known for her affinity for designer clothing and jewellery. The couple's houses were searched by Malaysian authorities in 2018, and they discovered a $1.6 million gold and diamond necklace, 14 tiaras, and 272 Hermes bags.
After the judge read the decision, she added, "I must admit that I'm quite sad about what transpired today," according to a Reuters story.
“No one witnessed me taking the money or calculating it, so if that's the conclusion, I'll leave it to God,” said Rosmah.
Sources:
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/rosmahs-11thhour-bid-recuse-trial-judge-dismissed
https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2022/09/995425/rosmah-bersalah-terima-minta-rasuah-projek-solar
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62747420.amp
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