The prosecution in the corruption trial of former Selangor mentri besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo closed its case after calling 25 witnesses in nine days.
The last witness to take the stand was investigating officer Chang Ching from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Justice Mohtarudin Baki fixed July 13 for submissions.
Dr Khir, 45, is charged with obtaining for himself and his wife Zahrah Kechik, two plots of land and a house in Jalan Suasa 7/1L here from Ditamas Sdn Bhd, through its director Shamsuddin Hayroni for RM3.5mil, a sum much lower than the original price. Ditamas had bought the lots on Dec 23, 2004, for RM6.5mil.
The offence was allegedly committed at the Mentri Besar’s official residence on May 29, 2007.
The Sungai Panjang assemblyman faces a two-year jail term, fine or both, under Section 165 of the Penal Code, upon conviction.
Chang earlier testified that Ditamas, established in 2004, was founded for the sole purpose of buying the two plots of land and the bungalow in Section 7 here.
He was answering questions during an examination-in-chief by Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar, who queried on the company’s nature of business.
Chang also said that the MACC had only one suspect from the beginning of the investigation.
“After the investigation was closed, I sent the papers to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, who decided to charge both Dr Khir and Shamsuddin,” he said.
Shamsuddin was acquitted of abetting Dr Khir on June 6 and was called to testify as a prosecution witness.
Source : The Star
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