Datuk Dr Shaik Hussein Mydin was charged at the Sessions Court here today with 15 corruption offences involving bribes totalling RM847,107.61 linked to a hostel construction project.
Shaik, 53, who chairs a government agency and is also a politician, pleaded not guilty to all 15 charges before judge Irwan Suainbon.
According to the charge sheets, he is accused of corruptly receiving cash bribes amounting to RM847,107.61 in connection with the project.
The prosecution has sought bail of RM1 million.
