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Barnama
9 hours ago
- Barnama
Ex-JKR Director Charged With Accepting RM70,000 In Gratification
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. For all the charges, Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, is alleged to have received RM70,000 without consideration from an individual concerned in a proceeding or business related to his official duties. The offence was allegedly committed at a shopping mall here, between August 10, 2024, and January 23, 2025.
Sinar Daily
10 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Ex-JKR director charged with accepting RM70,000 in gratification
Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, is alleged to have received RM70,000 without consideration from an individual concerned in a proceeding or business related to his official duties. 26 Jun 2025 03:43pm Former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. - Photo by Bernama KUALA LUMPUR - A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. For all the charges, Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, is alleged to have received RM70,000 without consideration from an individual concerned in a proceeding or business related to his official duties. The offence was allegedly committed at a shopping mall here, between Aug 10, 2024, and Jan 23, 2025. Former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. - Photo by Bernama Norman was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which provides a maximum jail sentence of two years or a fine or both if convicted. Judge Suzana Hussin, who set Aug 20 for mention, allowed Norman bail of RM20,000 with one surety and also ordered him to surrender his passport to the court, report to the nearest Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office at the beginning of every month, and not intimidate the prosecution witnesses in the case. Former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. - Photo by Bernama Deputy Public Prosecutor Natrah Fareha Rahmat appeared for the prosecution, while Norman was represented by lawyer Abdul Hakeem Aiman, who told the court that his client had four children aged between 16 and 24, who are studying, as well as his parents, to support. - BERNAMA
The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Ex-JKR director pleads not guilty to RM70k graft charges
KUALA LUMPUR: A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) has pleaded not guilty to five charges of accepting RM70,000 in gratification tied to a maintenance project. Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, allegedly received the sum from an individual involved in a project connected to his official duties. The offences reportedly occurred at a shopping mall here between August 10, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Norman faces charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin set August 20 for mention and granted Norman bail at RM20,000 with one surety. Additional conditions include surrendering his passport, monthly reporting to the MACC, and refraining from intimidating prosecution witnesses. Deputy Public Prosecutor Natrah Fareha Rahmat led the prosecution, while Norman's lawyer, Abdul Hakeem Aiman, highlighted his client's responsibilities, including supporting four children in school and elderly parents.
The Star
11 hours ago
- The Star
Ex-JKR director charged with accepting RM70,000 in gratification
KUALA LUMPUR: A former director of the Kuala Lumpur Public Works Department (JKR) pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Thursday (June 26) to five charges of receiving gratification, amounting to RM70,000, in connection with a maintenance project. For all the charges, Datuk Ir Norman Md Rabani, 51, is alleged to have received RM70,000 without consideration from an individual concerned in a proceeding or business related to his official duties. The offence was allegedly committed at a shopping mall here, between Aug 10, 2024, and Jan 23. Norman was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which provides a maximum jail sentence of two years or a fine or both if convicted. Judge Suzana Hussin, who set Aug 20 for mention, allowed Norman bail of RM20,000 with one surety and also ordered him to surrender his passport to the court, report to the nearest Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office at the beginning of every month, and not intimidate the prosecution witnesses in the case. Deputy Public Prosecutor Natrah Fareha Rahmat appeared for the prosecution, while Norman was represented by lawyer Abdul Hakeem Aiman, who told the court that his client had four children aged between 16 and 24, who are studying, as well as his parents, to support. - Bernama
