In Najib’s SRC trial, law firm says handed RM2.5m cheque for ‘defence contract’ by Habibul Rahman | Malay Mail

Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex April 24, 2019. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Lawyer Ashraf Abdul Razak, who was had been a partner at the firm from 1996 to 2017, said the cheque dated February 2, 2015, was given to him by Habibul Rahman Kadir Shah, a known corporate figure. Ashraf testified that he was actively involved with Habibul at the time as the latter’s company, Fuelsubs House Sdn Bhd, wanted to tender for a job to manage fuel subsidy.

“There is a small acknowledgement note between him and me on the payment through the cheque that was signed by him,” he said, noting that Habibul was a client of 12 years.“When I work with Habibul, he wanted this matter to proceed smoothly and quickly. Then I waited for Habibul to give further instruction on the payment.

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