Judge Rozina Ayob ruled that the prosecution had failed to prove the charge brought against Rozman under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act.

“The prosecution failed to show that the accused (Rozman) took any action to ensure LLPM was appointed for the port management work.

“In contrast, evidence from witnesses showed that the accused suggested that another company (LP Multi Terminal Sdn Bhd) be appointed instead,” she said.

Rozman, who is from Warisan, was accused of abusing his position to secure the contract for LLPM, in which his father and brother were alleged to have had an interest.

In her ruling, Rozina noted that the prosecution had failed to call Tanjung Piai MP Wee Jeck Seng, the port authority’s chairman, to testify as to whether Rozman had used his influence over its board of directors to appoint LLPM.

Rozman was represented by lawyer Rafique Rashid Ali while deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Feisal Azmi appeared for the prosecution.

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