"Let me reiterate, I have never discussed or asked Zahid to ask from Ikhwan on my behalf for graft in order for me to approve the hotel purchase." "Let me reiterate, I have never discussed or asked Zahid to ask from Ikhwan on my behalf for graft in order for me to approve the hotel purchase. Ikhwan earlier testified that "salam" (greetings) was a code used by Zahid whenever he demanded bribes on behalf of Isa. Earlier, Isa admitted that he received a call from former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak for Felda and FIC to reconsider going ahead with the MPHS purchase. Isa was, however, acquitted of one count of criminal breach of trust in relation to the MPHS purchase by FIC.

Source: The Edge Markets August 17, 2020 12:22 UTC