Ku Nan’s graft conviction overturned

Topic: Political funding

Coverage by: BFM

Related news: https://www.bfm.my/podcast/evening-edition/evening-edition/ku-nans-graft-conviction-overturned

Earlier today, the Court of Appeal overturned the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s corruption conviction against Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who was accused of receiving for himself RM2 million from businessperson Tan Sri Chai Kin Kong, director at Aset Kayamas. We find out more about the significance this development, and discuss why this highlights the need for political funding reforms.

Image Source: RODNAE, Pexels

Produced by: Loo Juosie

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan

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