Former Malaysian transport minister charged with cheating

Former Malaysian transport minister Chan Kong Choy has been charged with cheating in the scandal over Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ). Chan was charged with three counts of cheating at Malaysia’s Palace of Justice on Monday. Chan has claimed trial over the charges and bail was set at RM1m.


Chan’s predecessor as transport minister, Ling Liong Sik, was charged last July with deceiving the Malaysian government over RM1.08bn land purchase for PKFZ eight years ago.
(Source:http://www.seatrade-asia.com)