FORMER UiTM Holdings Bhd (UHSB) chief executive officer Azlizan Fadzil was charged today with criminal breach of trust involving RM37.37 million intended for a solar power project in Gambang, Pahang.
Azlizan, 53, claimed trial to the charge before Sessions Court judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin.
The prosecution alleges that Azlizan, who was CEO of UHSB at the time, had been entrusted with RM37,374,612.68 for investment in a 50-megawatt large-scale solar photovoltaic project.
He was accused of dishonestly using the funds for purposes other than the intended investment.
The alleged offence took place between Feb 2 and Oct 2, 2017, at Affin Bank Bhd’s UiTM Shah Alam branch at Menara Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.
Azlizan was charged under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of between two and 20 years, whipping and a fine upon conviction.
He told the court he understood the charge.
Azlizan arrived at the court shortly before 9 am in a wheelchair, accompanied by family members. A court police officer assisted him to the area beside the dock when proceedings began.
During the bail hearing, deputy public prosecutor Law Chin How, assisted by Atirah Mohamad Azuarizainuddin, sought bail of RM100,000 with one surety.
Law also asked the court to require Azlizan to report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) every three months.
He submitted that the amount involved was substantial and that the case concerned UiTM and UHSB, with the prosecution alleging that public funds had been misappropriated.
The court was also told that a medical report indicated Azlizan had suffered a stroke and was experiencing cognitive impairment.
Defence counsel Hasshahari Johari Mawi sought a lower bail of RM20,000, citing his client’s health and financial circumstances.
He said Azlizan was no longer employed and had no income, with his wife supporting their seven children, aged between 14 and 21, who are still studying.
Hasshahari said Azlizan’s medical condition affected his ability to function independently and argued that there was little risk of him absconding or interfering with witnesses.
He said his client had cooperated with investigators and there had been no complaints of him attempting to obstruct the investigation.
The defence also offered to surrender Azlizan’s passport and proposed two local sureties.
After hearing both sides, Nasir set bail at RM50,000 with two sureties.
Azlizan was also ordered to surrender his passport, report to the MACC every three months, and refrain from contacting or harassing prosecution witnesses.
The court fixed Nov 3 for mention.
Hasshahari later said Azlizan’s wife and another family member would provide the bail. – October 1, 2026
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