Journalist to face charges this Friday over alleged RM20,000 bribe


PETALING JAYA: Malaysiakini reporter B. Nantha Kumar is expected to be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this Friday (March 14) over allegations of accepting a RM20,000 bribe.

Nantha, who has strongly denied the accusation, was informed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (March 12) that he would be facing charges, reported Malaysiakini.

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