Feb 8, 2011 - Pandan Umno division chief Abd Ghani Ismail fainted in court while his amended bribery charges were being read to him.
Abd Ghani, 45, fell sideways in the dock. A loud bang was heard.
Later, the accused said he fainted because “he had walked far” yesterday.
Sessions Court judge Rozilah Salleh adjourned the proceedings for 15 minutes which resumed after Abdul Ghani said he was all right and could continue.
Rozilah had earlier allowed an application by the prosecution to amend Abdul Ghani’s eight bribery charges yesterday.
Abdul Ghani pleaded not guilty to all charges. The prosecution had closed its case after calling 15 witnesses to testify in the corruption trial.
Abd Ghani had on May 26, 2009, originally claimed trial to nine counts of obtaining bribes amounting to RM169,323 from contractor Abdul Rahman Yaacob.
He was accused of obtaining the bribes ranging from RM10,189 to RM24,189 from Abdul Rahman between Aug 4, 2006, and March 31, 2007.
The eight amended charges state that Abd Ghani had allegedly corruptly received similar bribes from Abdul Rahman during the same period. The first bribery charge was not amended. Abd Ghani is said to have committed the offences in his capacity as Ampang Jaya Municipal Councils tender committee member.
Reported By The Star
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