Accused says he was not the first prime minister to also hold the finance portfolio.

Attorney-General Tommy Thomas cross-examines former PM on powers of office in SRC International trial.

Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla rubbishes conspiracy theories, says no grounds not to accept 28-year-old man as client. 

Former A-G will be called as defence witness following disputes over veracity of document that ex-PM’s lawyer wants tendered as evidence.

The former prime minister says he did not want to be seen as interfering with ongoing investigations at the time.

He says he had absolute discretion to use donated funds in his personal accounts.

Accused addresses allegations he embezzled RM42 million in public funds.

Jho Low’s role and late King Abdullah’s expressed support gave former PM no reason to doubt donation authenticity.  

He says late Saudi king gave RM2.4 billion after being impressed with Malaysia’s moderate Islam.

The 28-year-old says he confessed under duress and was kept in inhumane conditions at the Sg Buloh prison.

B. Subramaniam says one officer threatened to arrest and investigate his family.

King Abdullah saw Malaysia as a model Islamic nation and didn’t want an Arab Spring-like uprising here, says former PM.

Ex-PM gives sworn testimony in SRC International trial’s defence stage.

Former PM testifies Jho Low organised meetings between him and King Abdullah in Riyadh, Jeddah.

Penang-born businessman facilitated meetings with Middle-Eastern business players, court hears.