KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 11 -- Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd executive chairman Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed - who faces criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering charges - has filed an application to the court for the temporary release of his passport to travel to the United Kingdom.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the application, filed yesterday, is to allow Abu Sahid to accompany his daughter, who will pursue further studies at a university in London next month.

The court is holding Abu Sahid's passport until his trial concludes.

Deputy public prosecutor Aznika Anas confirmed receipt of the application but said the prosecution intends to object, filing an affidavit to explain its opposition.

Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin set Decem...