The former Selangor mentri besar also welcomed the charge, saying it gave him an opportunity to defend himself and clear his name.
“I will leave the post of Selangor opposition leader with immediate effect,” he said in a posting at his drkhir.com blog.
Khir also said he would leave it to Umno to decide his position as division leader for the Sungai Besar Umno.
“If it s a big problem for the party, I am willing to step down. But as a lawmaker, I will continue to serve on any platform until the court makes a decision,” he added.
The Sungai Panjang assemblyman is accused of knowingly purchasing two land lots and bungalow for RM3.5 million in Section 7 here from Ditamas Sdn Bhd in 2007 despite the company buying the property for RM6.5 million on December 23, 2004.
On the charge, Khir said it proved that his bungalow is not worth RM24 million as alleged by his political foes.
“I bought the house at market prices which was valued by several land valuers and through bank loans, so I am not afraid to go to court to explain it.
“I hope the trial is conduced as soon as possible to delay me from taking part in politics,” he added.
According to the charge sheet, Khir had allegedly obtained the two land lots and bungalow, which are located at No. 8 and 10, Jalan Suasa 7/1 L, Shah Alam, for himself and his wife Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik, 45.
The purchases had purportedly been made through Ditamas director Datuk Shamsuddin Hayroni, 54, at his then official Selangor Mentri Besar residence at Jalan Permata 7/1, Section 7 here on May 29, 2007.
When the charges were read out to him in court today, a calm-looking Khir pleaded not guilty.
If found guilty, the 45-year-old could face up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both under section 165 of the Penal Code. - Malaysian Insider
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