What bribe amount was alleged against Saifol Nizam Mat Zin?

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RM183,500 Bribe Amount Alleged Against Former Assistant Engineer

Saifol Nizam Mat Zin, a 48-year-old former assistant engineer with the Kerian District and Land Office, has pleaded not guilty to 146 corruption charges involving an alleged RM183,500 in bribes. These alleged payments were purportedly received from a contractor over a period spanning nearly two years, between January 3, 2022, and October 11, 2023.
Details of Corruption Charges

The former assistant engineer faced charges related to accepting gratification from a contractor who had official dealings connected to his duties. The alleged offences occurred at various locations within the Kerian district. These charges were brought under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which outlines penalties for public servants accepting valuable things without consideration.
Bail and Court Proceedings

The Ipoh Sessions Court granted Saifol Nizam bail amounting to RM50,000, secured by one surety, to cover all 146 charges. As part of the bail conditions, he is required to report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office in Ipoh once a month. He must also surrender his passport to the court and is prohibited from contacting any prosecution witnesses while the case is ongoing.
Next Steps in the Case

The court has scheduled August 26 for the next mention of the case. This date will also be when submissions for case documents are expected. The prosecution was led by MACC prosecuting officer Sharul Azuan Ghazali and deputy public prosecutor Maziyah Mansor, with the accused represented by lawyer P. Ravee.

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