A judge in Solomon Islands has granted an adjournment in the trial of MP Dickson Mua.
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Mr Mua has been charged for misusing a shipping grant worth about $US375,000.
The Solomon Star reported the judge, Emma Garo, granted the adjournment until 26 February to allow a key prosecution witness to recover from illness.
Albert Wong, who is currently receiving medical treatment in Australia, was due to return on 7 February.
His lawyer, Wilson Rano, said Mr Wong is severely ill but has been under pressure from police to give evidence.
The judge said the prosecution failed to explain the nature of Mr Wong's illness or testimony but she granted the adjournment because the case is of public importance.