KUALA LUMPUR: The Military Court sacked Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) senior officer Major Zaidi Ahmad earlier found guilty for making an unauthorised media statement over the indelible ink issue during the 13th General Election (GE13).
A five-member panel presided by Colonel Saadon Hasnan dismissed the the 45-year old accused from RMAF service for also leaking to the press his letter of transfer.
Eight prosecution witnesses testified during the trial while defendant Zaidi chose to remain silent and did not call any witness.
EARLIER REPORT: The Military Court found Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) senior officer Major Zaidi Ahmad guilty of making an unauthorised media statement over the indelible ink issue during the 13th General Election(GE13).
A five-member panel presided by Colonel Saadon Hasnan also convicted the 45-year old accused of a second charge of leaking to the press his letter of transfer.
The panel, also comprised of Lieutenant Colonel Zainurin Mohd Dom, Major Khuzairi Mohd Arshad, Major Khairul Nizam Taib and Major S. Nadzeer Salahuddin, fixed 2pm today for sentencing.
On Feb 7 last year, Zaidi, from RMAF's Butterworth air base, pleaded not guilty to four counts of violating the Malaysian Armed Forces Council's orders on the use of the indelible ink during GE13.
He also pleaded not guilty to three other charges - making a statement without the Defence Ministry's authorisation and sending two SMSes, which were political in nature.
He allegedly committed the offences at the Kepala Batas Police District Headquarters and Taman Bertam Indah in Penang, between May 1 and May 3, 2013.
On Oct 27 last year, the panel ordered Zaidi to enter his defence to the two charges - making a media statement over the indelible ink and leaking his letter of transfer to the press without the approval of the Armed Forces Council.
It however acquitted him of the five other charges as it found the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case against Zaidi.
RMAF prosecuting officer Captain Rose Anuar Aripin prosecuted while Zaidi was unrepresented.
Eight prosecution witnesses testified during the trial while defendant Zaidi chose to remain silent and did not call any witnesses.
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| Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) senior officer Major Zaidi Ahmad was sacked from the force for making an unauthorised media statement over the indelible ink issue during the 13th General Election(GE13) |
Source: http://www.nst.com.my/node/69431
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