UKSB director: We paid Zahid as it was good for business

Former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) told the High Court today that the financial assistance given to Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was aimed at strengthening the company’s position as a Home Ministry contractor.

Wan Quoris Shah Wan Abdul Ghani, 42, said with the assistance, the company did not just secure support from the former deputy prime minister but also managed to reduce competitive disruption from other companies running the same business.

“Zahid asked for assistance, so...