What was the alleged bribe amount for the DBKL project?

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The alleged bribe amount for the DBKL project was RM200,000.

A deputy director at Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was arrested on suspicion of receiving a bribe of RM200,000. This sum is believed to have been given by several contractors for the approval of a project. During the investigation, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers also discovered RM1 million in cash at the suspect's residence.
Arrest and Discovery of Funds

The DBKL deputy director was apprehended by MACC at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The arrest was made on suspicion of accepting a bribe, reportedly amounting to RM200,000. This payment was allegedly made by multiple contractors as an incentive to approve a project linked to the City Hall.
Additional Arrests and Investigation

In addition to the deputy director, five other individuals were taken into custody. These arrests are connected to suspected bribery activities involving the same agency. MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operation) Datuk Seri Azam Baki confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.
Remand and Legal Proceedings

The arrested individuals, whose ages range from 41 to 57, were presented before Magistrate Shah Wira Abdul Halim in Putrajaya. A five-day remand order was granted to MACC to facilitate further investigations under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. The discovery of RM1 million in cash at the deputy director's house during a raid is a significant aspect of the ongoing inquiry.

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