AGC Withdraws Appeal Against Zahid's Acquittal

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) of Malaysia has officially withdrawn its appeals against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's acquittal of 40 corruption charges linked to the Foreign Visa System (VLN). This decision was disclosed during a Court of Appeal hearing, where the AGC cited a strong legal and factual basis for maintaining the High Court's ruling, which had previously discharged Zahid of all charges due to insufficient evidence. The ruling had been made on September 4, 2023, and the AGC's withdrawal reflects an assessment of the evidence and representations made by Zahid's legal team. This development raises concerns about public trust in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration, as it may be perceived as a setback in the fight against corruption in Malaysia.