Counsel Nik Zarith Nik Mustapha, who is representing Rafizi, said he would send the representation to review the case and withdraw the charge against his client.

Nik Zarith brought up the matter during the case management before Magistrate Umzarul An-Nur Umar today. Present was deputy public prosecutor Afiq Nazrin Zaharinan.

The court also fixed July 30 for the prosecution and defence to submit their written submissions. Aug 28 was set as the date for decision at the end of the prosecution’s case.

The court had earlier heard the testimony of three prosecution witnesses during the hearing of the case, which began on Jan 4, 2018.

Rafizi, the former Pandan MP, allegedly posted an article titled “Financial Analysis of Tabung Haji 2009-2015” in his Facebook account on Feb 9, 2016.

The posting allegedly contained accusations against the Tabung Haji Board which could ruin the good name of the corporation.

He was charged with committing the offence under Section 500 of the Penal Code which carries a jail term of up to two years, or fine or both, upon conviction.