The Tasek Gelugor MP also told reporters outside the Kuala Lumpur court complex he was certain of a fair trial.

“I have full confidence that our courts will be fair. When we (Bersatu) were in government, we ensured that there was judicial independence.

“This (independent judiciary) will prove that we have done no wrong.”

Wan Saiful also accused the government of trying to divert attention from its failure to reduce the cost of living by persecuting its political rivals.

He also thanked Perikatan Nasional leaders for their support and show of solidarity.

Earlier, Wan Saiful claimed trial to accepting a bribe of close to RM7 million in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative.

He pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out to him at the sessions court here before judge Azura Alwi.

He was also charged with soliciting an unspecified amount for a road project worth RM232 million linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.

Azura allowed bail of RM400,000 and ordered Wan Saiful’s passport to be impounded.

She also ordered Wan Saiful to report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission once every two months pending the outcome of the trial.

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