Mohd Khairul Akmal, 41, is charged with attempting to disclose a confidential document titled "Q1 2024 Upstream Business Performance Operational & Financial" to Petros after obtaining it in the course of his duties as a Business Unit Performance Manager at Petronas
The charge was framed under Section 203A(1) of the Penal Code, read together with Section 511 of the same Code, which provides for a maximum fine of RM1 million or imprisonment of up to one year, while Section 511 provides for a penalty not exceeding half of that prescribed under Section 203A(1), upon conviction
Mahkamah Tinggi menolak permohonan Petros, mengesahkan tuntutan jaminan bank Petronas sah di sisi undang-undang, dengan isu perlembagaan akan dibawa ke Mahkamah Persekutuan
