GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Dr Shaik Hussein Mydin was charged at the Sessions Court here this morning with 15 corruption charges involving bribes totalling RM847,107.61 linked to a hostel construction project.
Shaik, 53, a government agency chairman, claimed trial to all 15 charges before judge Irwan Suainbon.
According to the charge sheets, Shaik, who is also a politician, is accused of corruptly receiving cash bribes amounting to RM847,107.61.
The prosecution sought RM1 million bail.
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