What is the alleged link between the bribes and foreign worker quotas?

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Allegations Detail Bribe Link to Foreign Worker Quota Approvals

Former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan is facing three charges alleging the corrupt receipt of RM1.097 million in bribes. These sums are reportedly connected to the approval of 1,000 foreign worker quotas for TYKB Engineering Sdn Bhd during his tenure as minister from 2020 to 2022. Saravanan has pleaded not guilty to all charges, describing them as "wild accusations" and suggesting they may be politically motivated.
Alleged Bribe Transactions

The charges detail specific transactions where Saravanan is accused of receiving bribe money. The first charge involves RM150,000 in cash allegedly received on June 16, 2022, from Vectica Resources Sdn Bhd director Tan Teck Lim, facilitated by Syed Amirul Syed Ahmad. Subsequently, on July 7, 2022, he is accused of receiving another RM350,000 in cash from Tan through Syed Amirul. A third charge states he received RM597,000 from Tan via a Maybank Islamic cheque deposited into an account belonging to Big Seven Ventures Sdn Bhd on the same day.
Legal Framework for Charges

These allegations are framed under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. This section pertains to soliciting or receiving gratification. The potential penalties for a conviction under this Act, specifically Section 24(1), include imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine of at least five times the value of the bribe, or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Saravanan's Response to Allegations

Following his plea of not guilty at the Sessions Court, Saravanan expressed surprise at the charges and denied having personal relationships with the individuals named in connection with the alleged bribes, with the exception of Syed Amirul, with whom he stated he did not have a personal relationship. He indicated that the facts of the case would be presented and discussed in court and challenged those he deemed responsible to contest him directly in Tapah, rather than resorting to what he termed "tactics" and "false evidence."

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