00:01The lock-up attire and handcuffs worn by former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahim were of
00:09his own choosing, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
00:15In a statement on Wednesday, the MACC said Abdul Aziz had been advised to change into normal clothing before being
00:23brought to court.
00:25He was also told that there was no need for him to wear handcuffs.
00:29However, the Commission said Abdul Aziz insisted on remaining in the lock-up attire and wearing the handcuffs until the
00:36charge-reading process was completed.
00:39The MACC stressed that neither the attire nor the handcuffs were worn at the instruction or request of the Commission
00:47or any other party.
00:49It also urged the public not to speculate or spread inaccurate information over the matter.
00:56Earlier, the former Baling MP pleaded not guilty to charges of using his position to secure the chairmanship of a
01:04company with an annual salary of RM690,000 12 years ago.
01:10He later posted bail at about 2.15 p.m.
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