“Wan Azhar told me the 5% payment to Sayed Amir Muzzakkir was due because NSB had won the tender. The eighth prosecution witness testified that Wan Azhar initially said the accused demanded the payment—roughly RM19 million — as a lump sum three to four months after the letter of acceptance. “But Wan Azhar refused to pay it all at once, saying NSB lacked the funds. "I believe Sayed Amir Muzzakkir helped NSB win the tender because he was the Home Minister's political secretary, so Wan Azhar had to pay him. I confirm that only Wan Azhar signed cheques or approved online transfers to him.

Source: The Edge Markets January 12, 2026 13:28 UTC