Sabah's top leader refuses to fire two politicians caught up in a major bribery scandal. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor says he will wait for the courts to decide their fate first. The two men face serious corruption charges that could land them behind bars. Hajiji made it clear his government stays out of legal battles. He wants the law to handle everything without political interference.
The accused politicians hold important jobs in the state government. Dr Yusof Yacob runs a major government investment company called Qhazanah Sabah. Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandi works as an assistant minister for business development. Both men appeared in court facing charges they took dirty money. They stand accused of pocketing 350 thousand ringgit from a wealthy businessman.
The businessman who allegedly paid the bribes also got dragged into court. Albert Tei faces his charges for giving money to the two politicians. Prosecutors say Tei wanted the men to approve special mining permits for his business partners. All three men told the judge they were not guilty of any wrongdoing. The case will continue as the legal system decides who is telling the truth about the alleged corruption scheme.
The accused politicians hold important jobs in the state government. Dr Yusof Yacob runs a major government investment company called Qhazanah Sabah. Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandi works as an assistant minister for business development. Both men appeared in court facing charges they took dirty money. They stand accused of pocketing 350 thousand ringgit from a wealthy businessman.
The businessman who allegedly paid the bribes also got dragged into court. Albert Tei faces his charges for giving money to the two politicians. Prosecutors say Tei wanted the men to approve special mining permits for his business partners. All three men told the judge they were not guilty of any wrongdoing. The case will continue as the legal system decides who is telling the truth about the alleged corruption scheme.
