KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Malaysian Navy man was served with eight counts of corruption for accepting RM46,000 from 10 persons to facilitate housing loans from the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA).
Leading rate Khairul Anuar Mat Sidek, 32, claimed trial to thef charges before Sessions Court judge Suzana Hussin.
The charges read that Khairul Anuar, attached with the personnel services division, had on separate occasions accepted the sum in cash which was handed to him from Norernawati Chin, the owner of Nur Pro Consultant, to handle LPPSA housing loans for the 10 persons.
He had committed the offences at the Desa Setia Wira quarters between Jan 6, 2021 and May 24, 2022 under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum jail term of two years or a fine if convicted.
Deputy public prosecutor Rifah Izzati Abdul Mutalif urged the court to set RM15,000 bail with one surety.
The additional conditions were the accused must report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission once a month and surrender his passport to the court until the disposal of the case.
Khairul Anuar's counsel, Ahmad Syahmi Amran, said the proposed bail sum was excessive and was like a punishment for his client.
"He has given cooperation during investigations. He would not abscond as his wife is heavily pregnant and they have a young child.
"He is also a navy man, still in service and bound by strict rules," he said.
Judge Suzana fixed RM12,000 bail with one surety and allowed the prosecution's applications.
April 19 was set for mention.