Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is in hospital for treatment of a slipped disc, a medical specialist told the High Court today.

Dr Mohd Shahir Anuar, from Avisena Specialist Hospital in Shah Alam, told presiding judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah that due to his condition, chances of the Umno president attending court proceedings on Sept 6 for his corruption case involving funds of Yayasan Akalbudi was only “possible”.

Justice Sequerah: In your opinion, doctor...