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Saravanan Corruption Trial Set for 2027 Over RM1.097 Million Allegations

The Sessions Court set 2027 trial dates for M. Saravanan on three foreign-worker quota corruption charges. He has pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 3 November 2026 – The Sessions Court has scheduled former human resources minister M. Saravanan’s corruption trial for dates between March and August 2027. He faces three charges involving alleged payments totalling RM1.097 million in connection with foreign-worker quota approvals and pleaded not guilty when charged on 28 August.

The case places the administration of labour quotas under judicial scrutiny, an issue relevant to Malaysian employers and investors assessing recruitment governance. Tuesday’s development sets the timetable for evidence to be heard; it is not a finding that the payments occurred as alleged, that quotas were improperly approved or that Saravanan committed an offence.

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