Azman Hanafiah, 42, and M.Sundararasoo, 47, who were then directors of Rentak Berpadu Piping Sdn Bhd, were alleged to have transferred ownership of the land in Mukim Sungai Raya, Kinta, Perak, to their names at the office of Chew Gi Boo & Co, Ipoh Garden, here on April 8, 2011.

They risked being imprisoned for up to 20 years and whipping, and fined, if convicted .

Judge Norashima Khalid set bail at RM50,000 and one surety each and also ordered the duo to surrender their passports to the court. They are also to report themselves to the nearest police station once a month.

Deputy public prosecutor Fadhli Ab Wahab prosecuted, while lawyers Nurwati Mohamed Mokhtar and Ranjit Singh Sandhu represented Azman and Sundararasoo, respectively.

The court set Jan 23 next year for mention.