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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Sessions Court heard today that former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man had asked two travel agencies to refund payments for family overseas holidays between 2013 and 2017, saying he wanted to handle the trips himself.
Azlan’s former senior private secretary, Herwardy Hashim, 45, told the court that the former MB instructed him to have Sri Kedawang Travel & Tours return the funds to his personal account, while Aidil Travel & Tour was asked to refund the money in cash to the same account.
Herwardy said the agents had sought confirmed travel dates and supporting documents, including passports, to finalise bookings for flights, hotels and transport for a planned family trip to London.
“However, the MB later told me he would manage the London holiday himself and instructed me to request the refunds,” he said. He added that he was only in charge of approval for leave and the use of the MB’s overseas leave entitlement, and could not confirm whether the trips eventually took place.
The 18th prosecution witness said he was responsible for handling travel documentation related to the MB’s privileges under Section 27 of the Members of the Administration and Members of the Legislative Assembly (Remuneration) Enactment 1980.
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