The Sessions Court will decide on Jan 20 whether ex-Perlis MB Azlan Man must enter his defence or be acquitted of 10 charges over false claims.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here will decide on Jan 20 whether former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man will be called to enter his defence or acquitted of 10 charges involving alleged false claims and receiving proceeds of illegal activities.

Judge Azura Alwi fixed the date after hearing submissions from the prosecution and defence at the end of the prosecution’s case.

The court also set Feb 10 to 12, March 26, and April 16 and 30, 2027, as trial dates should Azlan be ordered to enter his defence.