Federal Court sets Oct 29 to hear appeal against Isa Samad's acquittal
Isa, 75, was acquitted of all nine corruption charges involving RM3 million in connection with the purchase of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites in Kuching, Sarawak.
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