Former Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO) director Hasanah Abdul Hamid, who is facing a criminal breach of trust charge involving US$12.1 million in government funds, wants her bank account to be unfrozen.
The request was made by her lawyer Shaharudin Ali, who said Hasanah needed access to her account to pay her legal fees.
He also requested that the case be transferred from the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to the High Court.
However, judge Rozina Ayob told Shaharudin to make a formal application.
The requests were raised during case management at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, during which Rozina instructed the prosecution to ensure that Hasanah's legal team receive the necessary documents for her defence.
Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Iskandar Ahmad today handed over 46 documents, including files from the Immigration Department, MACC's Forensics Division as well as CCTV recordings.
He added that the remaining documents - including a list of seized items, recorded statements, photographs and receipts - will also be provided once it is furnished by the investigating officer.
Hasanah, 61, had in October pleaded not guilty to criminal breach of trust involving US$12.1 million in government funds.
She allegedly committed the offence at the Prime Minister's Department in Putrajaya between April 30 and May 9.
Hasanah is out on bail amounting to RM500,000. Hasanah said the bail was paid using borrowed money. - Mkini
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