Former MBI Kedah CEO charged with graft in REE mining joint venture


Muhamad Sobri (centre) being brought to court, where he claimed trial to two counts of corruption. – BERNAMApic

ALOR SETAR: A former Kedah Mentri Besar Incorporated (MBI Kedah) chief executive officer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Monday (Nov 20) to charges of soliciting and accepting gratification in connection with a rare earth element (REE) mining joint venture in the state.

Muhamad Sobri Osman, 63, entered the plea after the charges were read out to him before Sessions judge Rohatul Akmal Abdullah.

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