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UPDATED 6.10PM The defence is to send a representation to the AG’s Chambers to consider dropping the charges, and asks the court to vacate the dates this week.

UPDATED 2.05PM In an outburst, however, deputy solicitor-general II Tun Abdul Majid Tun Hamzah asks how he would know.

UPDATED 6.55PM Police said Ling wouldn't have been charged had they known there was no controversy in PKFZ project cost, he adds.

UPDATED 7.28PM In a trial-within-a-trial, Justice Ahmadi Asnawi also decides not to allow the former minister’s lawyer Chong Loong Leng to address the court.

He testifies that his ex-colleague Ling Liong Sik was of good character, only to have the prosecution seeking to impeach him.

UPDATED 7.15PM Mok Chew Yin explains the difference in price when payment is made in a lump sum or deferred over a specific period.

Ling was spotted 'lingering' outside the courtroom on Wednesday, while the court thought he was en route to hospital.

UPDATED 5.30PM It must be Abdul Rahim Mokti, the officer from the Treasury, which was tasked with PKFZ contract, at the meeting, Ling Liong Sik testifies.

UPDATED 2.37PM A subpoena has been issued and he could appear as defence witness in the week of Oct 8.

Signed on May 28, 2003 - Dr Ling Liong Sik’s final day as transport minister - it was used by the PKFZ turnkey contractor ‘to raise bonds’.

Defending himself against a cheating charge, Ling thought he was 'only assisting' a probe into the PKFZ land sale.

UPDATED 5.05PM Throughout his testimony in court today, Ling denies knowledge of the documents signed by him.

UPDATED 6.01PM The ex-transport minister denies any intention to cheat in the PKFZ scandal, and invites the judge to question him.

UPDATED 6.01PM Former transport minister testifies he was not involved in talks with with KDSB on the land purchase for PKFZ.

UPDATED 5.30PM Testifying as the first defence witness in his trial, he gives an insight into how Dr Mahathir Mohamad ran the cabinet.

UPDATED 6.05PM Former minister's defence in the PKFZ trial kicks off with lawyer Wong Kian Kheong's opening address.

The decision by a three-member bench will result in the case being sent back to the Shah Alam High Court.

Justice Ahmadi Asnawi says the the ex-minister had failed to show that there was bias in his written judgment.

UPDATED 11.25AM The court has set June 21 to hear submissions on Dr Ling Liong Sik's application.

Crucial evidence to be presented during the PKFZ trials have been damaged and stolen over the past week.

UPDATED 3.30PM Ex-PM was quizzed for two hours at the KL Court Complex in relation to Ling's cheating charge.

UPDATED 2.10PM As Chan Kong Choy’s trial is put off again, the judge warns of ‘consequences’ if there are more delays.

This was despite letters of undertaking from KDSB to bondholders stating that it will cover the shortfalls, says DAP publicity chief Tony Pua.