Dr Ling Liong Sik charged over PKFZ scandal

Published: Thursday July 29, 2010 MYT 5:25:00 PM
Updated: Thursday July 29, 2010 MYT 6:26:16 PM 

KAJANG: Former Transport Minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik has pleaded not guilty to two cheating charges related to the RM12.5bil PKFZ project.

He was charged at the Sessions Court here Thursday.

Dr Ling arriving at the Sessions Court where he was charged with two counts of cheating

He is believed to be the first person carrying the title Tun to be charged for criminal offence.

Dr Ling was granted bail of RM1mil. Mention date has been set for Sept 3.

According to Dr Ling's counsel Datuk R.R. Sethu, his client was released on personal bond. He is expected to post bail Friday.

His wife Toh Puan Ena Ling and sons Hee Leong and Hee Keat were also present at the court.