Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad has claimed trial to a charge of criminal breach of trust and nine counts of receiving graft involving more than RM3mil.<br /><br />He pleaded not guilty after the charges were read out to him at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Friday.<br /><br />The former Umno vice-president allegedly approved the purchase of Merdeka Palace & Suites Hotel without the approval from the Felda board of directors on April 29, 2014.<br /><br />Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/14/isa-samad-slapped-with-10-corruption-charges-involving-over-rm3mil/