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KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi claimed trial to 45 charges on Friday (Oct 19) for criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering involving some RM114 million (S$37.8 million).

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