Saravanan sedia dibicara, pendakwaan mohon lebih masa

Former Malaysian Human Resources Minister M Saravanan is willing to continue his trial for three corruption charges totaling RM1.097 million related to foreign workers' quotas from nearly four years ago, but prosecutors are requesting more time to submit the necessary documents, including details from ministry meetings. Saravanan's lawyer, Geethan Ram Vincent, said prosecutors are asking for a later date for document submission, as Saravanan is ready to proceed with the trial.

Following the hearing of both parties' arguments, a Senior Court judge set November 3 as the deadline for prosecutors to submit the documents and for Saravanan's defense to set the trial date. Last month, Saravanan admitted to not being guilty of the three charges, involving RM1.097 million in bribes linked to foreign workers' quotas four years ago.

Saravanan, who is a Penang MP, and his family were also called to the Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM) headquarters last week to receive a notice of asset declaration. Saravanan stated that he has already provided information on his assets since 2019, including domestic and foreign properties, while asserting that he has nothing to hide. SPRM has given him 30 days to provide the information, with additional time possible if needed.