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Saravanan admits to taking almost RM1.1 million in bribes

Former Malaysian Human Resources Minister Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges

Source: Utusan Malaysia · August 28, 2026 at 2:01 AM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, TAPAH, TAMAN DESA, 28 AUGUST 2026 —

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Former Malaysian Human Resources Minister Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges

Market Impact

KUALA LUMPUR — Former Malaysian Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to three charges of receiving nearly RM1.1 million in bribes four years ago.

Saravanan, who is also the Tapah Member of Parliament, was accused of accepting RM1,097,000 from Vectica Resources Sdn Bhd director Tan Teck Lim via an intermediary, Syed Amirul Syed Ahmad. The payments were allegedly made to facilitate the approval of 1,000 foreign worker quotas for TYKB Engineering Sdn Bhd.

The alleged transactions occurred on June 16 and July 7, 2022, at multiple locations, including a bank in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur.

Under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, if convicted, Saravanan could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of at least five times the bribe amount or RM10,000, whichever is higher.

Market and Political Impact in Malaysia

Details not yet available.

Court Proceedings and Legal Details

The charges were filed under the MACC Act, which criminalizes the acceptance of bribes by public officials. The prosecution’s case hinges on the alleged illicit payments and the facilitation of foreign worker quotas. The next court hearing date has not been disclosed.

Outlook

The case is expected to proceed under standard legal procedures, with further investigations and witness testimonies likely. The outcome may influence public perception of anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia. No immediate market impact has been reported.

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