The High Court in Johor Bahru ordered former Johor executive councillor Abdul Latif Bandi to enter his defence to 37 charges of corruption and money laundering involving more than RM35 million four years ago.

On Sept 20, the court fixed today to decide whether Latif, his son and a real estate consultant were to enter their defence or be acquitted.

Judge Abu Bakar Katar made the decision after hearing arguments...