Black-clad supporters gather as Saravanan expected to face corruption charges
KUALA LUMPUR: A crowd of supporters clad in black has gathered at the court complex here ahead of charge proceedings against former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan over alleged corruption in foreign worker recruitment.
A crowd of supporters wearing black has gathered outside the court complex in Kuala Lumpur, awaiting the potential charges brought against former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan. The 58-year-old politician, who is also the Malaysian Chinese Association deputy president and has served as a four-term member of parliament for Tapah, is set to be charged by Sessions Court judge Azura Alwi.
Tightened security measures, including a heavy police presence and restricted access to the compound, have been implemented since the primary entry and exit gates were closed. Saravanan is anticipated to face charges under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act. In a letter dated August 24 to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Saravanan denied any authority or involvement in approving foreign worker recruitment.
The letter, as reported by the New Straits Times, claims that neither Saravanan nor his family were personally engaged in the recruitment process. Saravanan served as the human resources minister from March 2020 to November 2022.
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