According to the MIC hotshot Datuk Samy Vellu, the party is re-branding and this will effectively propel them into the spotlight again. While the efforts of a new logo, party colors,charter and all that mambo jambo is going on downs south a MIC state leader M Soorianarayanan was charged with corruption.
To add icing on the smelly cake, it was for a mere RM3500. The offence??
For allegedly making a false claim for an air-conditioner unit worth RM3,500
However the state head pleaded not guilty at the Johor Baru Sessions Court. He has been released on a RM5,000 bail.Imagine that! He allegedly made RM3500 and his bail is RM5000. Apparently he was the no choice for Datuk Samy Vellu to stand during the March 8th election but was dropped due to Rm3500!He was then replaced by MIC Johor Wanita chief T Murukasvary who went on to win(on of the other few MIC members who won).
He was charged under Section 11(c) of the Anti-Corruption Act 1997 which is punishable with a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine not less than five times the value the gratification or RM10,000 whichever is higher.
All this is happening while the Terengganu state government claimed that Proton Perdana’s cost too much to maintain and they have spent more than RM100,000 to repair.
From the Shelves of Delirium
Digging up the files…
