Amir Zubir was charged under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 with receiving RM8,000 from a company owner as an inducement to help reduce a compound issued in connection with a halal licence.

According to the prosecution, the sum was deposited into Amir’s bank account on Jan 18, 2023.

If convicted, Amir faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of no less than RM10,000.

He faces an alternative charge under Section 165 of the Penal Code with receiving a valuable item worth RM8,000 from the same individual without adequate consideration.

The offence carries a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment or a fine, upon conviction.

Judge Nasir Nordin granted bail at RM8,000 with one surety and ordered Amir to surrender his passport pending the disposal of the case.

The accused was also instructed to report to any MACC office once a month.

The court set Sept 24 for case management.