This file pic dated April 25, shows the accused (front) at the Kangar court after the hearing. - NSTP/Aizat Sharif
This file pic dated April 25, shows the accused (front) at the Kangar court after the hearing. - NSTP/Aizat Sharif

KANGAR: Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli's son has arrived at the Sessions Court to face charges brought by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)

He arrived at the Kangar Courts Complex at 8.05am.

On April 24, MACC detained six individuals including, the Menteri Besar's son, a political secretary and a civil servant to assist in the investigation related to the implementation of infrastructure development projects, such as repair and maintenance work, supplies and services, throughout Perlis since 2022.

They were released two days later on RM10,000 bail each after their remand order expired.

Yesterday, the MACC released a media invitation letter, notifying that the commission has obtained permission to charge a company owner and a former political secretary in two separate courts today.

According to the invitation letter, the company owner will be charged in the Kangar Sessions Court, while the former political secretary will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court."

The media reported that according to sources, the Menteri Besar's son is to be charged in the Kangar Session Court while the MB's former political secretary to be charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.