KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Mirza Mohammad Taiyab is very glad his ordeal with the courts is finally over following the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday deciding to withdraw its appeal against his acquittal from a corruption charge by the Sessions Court. Contacted by Bernama, Mirza said he was pleased with the development as his trial had taken a heavy toll on his life and career. He is now busy with preparations for the "Colours of Malaysia" celebration which will be held here.
MACC's Prosecution and Legal Affairs Division director Datuk Abdul Razak Musa, when contacted, confirmed that the MACC had withdrawn its appeal against his acquittal due to insufficient evidence. He said High Court Judge Datuk Ghazali Cha allowed the MACC's application to withdraw the appeal. On July 24, 2009, Sessions Court judge Zainal Abidin Kamaruddin acquitted and discharged Mirza after finding the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against him. Mirza, 52, was charged with accepting dental treatment valued at RM13,860 which was paid for by Zulhisyam Ayob, a director of a media consulting company, despite knowing the company had dealings with him as the director-general of the Tourism Promotion Board then.
The Officers & Staff of Tourism Malaysia is glad that Dato' Mirza now will be leading Tourism Malaysia to promote Malaysia without any disruption. Welcome home, Dato'.
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