The prosecution had cross-appealed to enhance the penalty of the Sessions Court. After the judge handed down the decision, Shamsubahrin, 51, clad in a dark blue suit, embraced his younger sister and both of them shed tears of joy. “They also stated that Mahathir had never asked the appellant (Shamsubahrin) to assist Mohamad Salleh or NFCorp at any time. And, the amendment to the charge stating that the appellant was asked by Mahathir to assist Mohamad Salleh is incorrect,” he said. As such, the issues raised in the appeal in that matter were prejudicial to the appellant, he said, adding that the court replaced the Sessions Court decision with an order for acquittal and discharge.

Source: New Strait Times July 05, 2017 10:30 UTC