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Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, deputy president of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), has confirmed he will face charges at the KL Sessions Court tomorrow. The development marks a significant moment for the long-established Indian-based political coalition.
Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has denied any involvement in foreign worker recruitment approvals, as he prepares to face corruption charges related to the matter.
Former human resources minister Saravanan arrived at the Kuala Lumpur courts complex early Wednesday morning for a scheduled court hearing, marking another chapter in ongoing legal matters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has distanced himself from former Human Resources Minister Saravanan's corruption case, stating that prosecutorial and investigative matters must be handled independently by the MACC and Attorney-General's Chambers.
Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan is expected to face formal corruption charges related to alleged irregularities in Malaysia's foreign worker recruitment system. Supporters gathered at the Kuala Lumpur court complex as proceedings began.
Former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has confirmed he will face charges in Sessions Court tomorrow related to foreign worker hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022.