Fresh out of the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, former human resources minister M Saravanan trained his guns on his detractors, whom he accused of bringing the charges against him to undermine him politically.
He challenged them to send their best candidate to contest against him in Tapah instead, but stopped short of naming those he believed were behind the move.
Speaking to reporters after posting bail, the MIC deputy president deemed today’s charges against him as “wild accusations”.
“I was taken aback. This is not merely an unfounded allegation (but) a wild accusation against me.
“This is not the way to bring me down. Send your best candidate to Tapah to contest against me.
“Don’t resort to tactics like this to take down a politician. I have a family too. I am not ashamed by these allegations because the facts will eventually emerge; you’re the one who will be ashamed,” he retorted.
Earlier, Saravanan pleaded not guilty to three corruption charges. He was accused of receiving RM1,097,000 to approve a company’s application for 1,000 foreign worker quotas in 2022.
He was released on RM450,000 bail. The court also ordered him not to interfere with prosecution witnesses, either directly or through a third party, and to report to the MACC office once every three months.
‘Truth will surface’
Geethan Ram Vincent, Saravanan’s lawyer, said the defence would challenge the charges to clear his name.
Saravanan then added that facts will prevail during the trial and that the rakyat is watching.
“I cannot disclose the facts today, but when the case is heard in court, the truth will surface. The public will laugh at you for harbouring a political vendetta against someone who does not support you.
“The public will realise how you accused me based on false information. (So) be patient; the facts will be out soon.
“When the time comes, you will know. (But) as of today, the whole country knows the nature of these allegations.
“All of Malaysia already knows the answer; I don’t need to say it,” he said when asked whether the charges against him were potentially politically motivated.
Saravanan also called for his case to be expedited, saying it involved few witnesses and could be concluded quickly, unlike the alleged sexual assault suit brought against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by his former aide, Yusoff Rawther, which remains pending.
“There are very few witnesses; the case could be concluded in a month. If the government is truly sincere about prosecuting me, they should expedite this case.
"Do not let it become like Yusoff’s case or any others (that were) full of delays.
“Do not use delay tactics to tarnish my reputation. I am ready to face the court and cooperate. Just fast-track the proceedings," he added. - Mkini
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