What project involved the alleged RM100,000 bribe?

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The Central Spine Road (LTU) project was involved in the alleged RM100,000 bribe.

The alleged bribe of RM100,000 was linked to payment claims for a specific section of the Central Spine Road (LTU) project, which spans from Gua Musang in Kelantan to Kampung Relong in Pahang. A senior civil engineer, Mohd Azly Abdul Aziz, faced 14 charges in relation to these alleged bribes.
Allegations Regarding Payment Claims

Mohd Azly Abdul Aziz, a senior civil engineer with the Public Works Department (JKR) under the South Kelantan Development Authority (KESEDAR), is accused of receiving RM100,000 in multiple tranches. These sums, ranging from RM5,000 to RM10,000 each, were allegedly transferred online from a contractor. These alleged acts were in exchange for recommending the certification of interim payment claims.
Location and Scope of the Project

The project at the centre of these allegations is the Central Spine Road (LTU), specifically Package 3. This particular segment of the road network extends from Gua Musang, Kelantan, through to Kampung Relong, Pahang. The alleged offences occurred at a bank branch on Jalan Maju in Kota Bharu.
Legal Proceedings and Bail

The charges were brought under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. This section carries a potential penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine. During court proceedings, bail was set at RM12,000 with one surety, and the case management date was fixed for July 17. The accused's counsel highlighted his client's financial situation and recent resignation from his civil service position.

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