Prosecution seeks heavier sentence in ex-Sabah water dept director’s case
Malaysian prosecutors are appealing for a harsher sentence against former Sabah water department director Ag Tahir Ag Talib, who was recently convicted of money laundering. The prosecution is also challenging the acquittal of his wife and a former deputy in the same high-profile corruption case.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing efforts by Malaysian anti-corruption authorities to pursue accountability in high-level public sector graft cases.
Share MACC says the prosecution is also appealing against the discharge and acquittals of Ag Tahir Ag Talib’s wife, Fauziah Piut, and former deputy, Lim Lam Beng. The Kota Kinabalu sessions court on May 19 found former Sabah water department director Ag Tahir Ag Talib guilty of 12 counts of money laundering involving over RM45 million. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The prosecution has filed an appeal seeking a heavier sentence against former Sabah water department director Ag Tahir Ag Talib, who was handed an eight-year jail term and a fine of RM284.3 million for money laundering. In a statement, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the appeal was filed on May 25, less than a week after the Kota Kinabalu sessions court’s decision in the high-profile case.
The report relies on statements from the MACC and court records, maintaining a factual tone.
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