The World Bank's lead economist for Malaysia Richard Record said it is important for Malaysia to identify a clear set of national investment aspirations in terms of what it wants to offer investors and what the country seeks in return.
"An expansionary fiscal policy has been necessary to support economic recovery the world over. What is key is the government's commitment to gradually embarking on a fiscal consolidation path in the medium term.”
Datuk Rizal Mansor (file picture), the prosecution's 21st witness, was asked by Senior Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram whether he had struck any deal or arrangement with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to have his own graft charges dropped by giving false evidence against Rosmah. To this, Rizal said, “Never.”
Former aide Datuk Rizal Mansor: The team [was] managed by me and was tasked with scrutinising social media content that gave a negative impression on her. The team [was] tasked with fending off and refuting slander or accusations made against Rosmah.
Giving an insight into how the Prime Minister's Office worked and the influence that she possessed, Datuk Rizal Mansor, 46, (pictured) who is the prosecution's 21st witness, said he was entrusted by Rosmah to collect funds or contributions given to her as the prime minister's wife.
Deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Julia Ibrahim brought up a receipt book used by Umno to issue the disputed payment slip to Aset Kayamas Sdn Bhd managing director Tan Sri Chai Kin Kong in 2016 for the RM2 million cheque he had made out to Tengku Adnan’s company Tadmansori Holdings Sdn Bhd during his graft trial today.
However, Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah warned he would not tolerate any attempt to mislead the court as justice is paramount here.
The ministry's deputy secretary-general (management) Datuk Othman Semail said he had advised the former premier against the project as he had doubts over the ability of Jepak — a transport and car rental firm — to undertake the RM1.25 billion project.
Counsel Datuk Akberdin Abdul Kader told Madinah that she appeared to believe that the solar hybrid gensets proposed by Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd were not suitable as some of the schools are located in areas covered by deep forests where sunlight may be blocked.
"This project was given through direct negotiations and needed to be processed by the Government Procurement Division of the Finance Ministry."
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