Firm denies planting artefacts to get Pulau Nangka work extension

A company employee with the two copper coins unearthed at the site.

MALACCA: The company commissioned by the Malacca government to detect and salvage treasures believed to be inside a cave on Pulau Nangka has denied it planted two medallions to extend its contract.

Director of Smart Partnership International (M) Sdn Bhd Mohammad Fuad Khushairy Mohd Said said the two coin-size medallions were discovered by workers at the site.