I trusted ex-secretary to handle Akalbudi, personal accounts - Zahid

Former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told the High Court in Kuala Lumpur today that he thought well of Mazlina Mazlan @ Ramly and trusted the woman to manage his personal accounts as well as the account of Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB), which he owns.

Zahid, 69, said his former executive secretary was also entrusted with managing the payment of his water and electricity bills, and at all times, he would seek Mazlina's help to manage various personal financial matters, including the payment of his credit cards.