Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman Will Face 35 Corruption Charges Today

Free Malaysia Today reported sources as saying that Musa was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today over bribes for approval of timber concessions in 2009. 

The ex-chief minister arrived at the MACC headquarters earlier today, and will be escorted by officers to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court at 3pm to face charges.

Lead prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram confirmed Musa's charges, according to Malay Mail. 

The 35 counts of bribery the Sungai Sibuga assemblyman will face allegedly involve RM263 million.

Free Malaysia Today reported that if convicted, the former chief minister could face up to 20 years in jail, and fined RM10,000 or not less than five times the value of gratification, whichever is higher.