Kuala Lampur, Jan. 16 -- Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001 and three counts under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. - Picture by Mukhriz Hazim

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 - Umno lawmaker Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Rahim today claimed trial to 12 counts of money laundering and accepting bribes totalling RM144.5 million between 2010 and 2018.

The Baling MP was charged with nine counts under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001, in which he was accused of receiving RM139.3 million in illicit funds collectively from Menuju Asas Sdn Bhd, Mangkubumi Sdn Bhd, Pintas Utama Sdn Bhd and AVP Engin...