Former army chief slapped with two more charges

BernamaPublished: Jan 23, 2026 9:59 AM | Updated: Jan 23, 2026 11:20 AM

Former army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court today with two counts of receiving RM145,000 in proceeds allegedly linked to illegal activities.

Hafizuddeain, 57, who arrived at the court at 8.29am, pleaded not guilty after both charges were read out before judge Nasir Nordin.

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