Saravanan ready for trial, but prosecution seeks more time
The sessions court has fixed Nov 3 for the prosecution to submit documents and finalise the trial date.
Former human resources minister M Saravanan is prepared to face corruption charges, while the prosecution is requesting additional time to prepare the case. Saravanan's legal representative, Geethan Ram Vincent, disclosed that the prosecution sought a later mention date to submit crucial documents, such as Cabinet meeting minutes and finalizing the trial date.
The defence requested an earlier date as they were ready to proceed with the trial. The sessions court has set November 3 for the prosecution to submit the necessary documents and finalize the trial date.
Last month, Saravanan pleaded guilty to three counts of receiving bribes amounting to RM1.097 million related to foreign worker quotas from four years ago. The four-term Tapah MP and his family appeared at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) headquarters to receive notices requiring them to disclose their assets. Saravanan stated that he was ready to provide details of assets acquired since 2019, both in Malaysia and abroad, and believed he had nothing to hide.
The MACC granted him 30 days to submit the required information, with the possibility of an extension if needed.
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