Ex-UITM Holdings CEO claims trial to RM37.37m CBT charge

KUALA LUMPUR, October 1 — Azlizan Fadzil, the former chief executive officer of UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd, appeared in Sessions Court today, charged with criminal breach of trust amounting to RM37.37 million meant for a solar power project in Pahang. The 53-year-old pleaded not guilty, according to the New Straits Times (NST). The charge alleges that Azlizan, in his role as CEO, was entrusted with RM37,374,612.68 to invest in a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic power generation project in Gambang.

Instead, prosecutors say, Azlizan dishonestly misappropriated the funds by making payments for different purposes. The alleged offense occurred between February 2 and October 2, 2017, at Affin Bank Berhad's UiTM Shah Alam branch, the report stated. Azlizan, who arrived at court in a wheelchair accompanied by family members, confirmed he understood the charge and potential penalties.

He was charged under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which could result in a two to 20-year prison sentence, whipping, and a fine upon conviction.