Sept 23 mention for Sabah Mineral Licence graft cases
Published on: Tue, Aug 05, 2025
By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Andi and Dr Yusof at the court compound on Tuesday. - Cynthia D Baga/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The Corruption Special Court set Sept 23 this year for further mention on the cases involving Assemblymen Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, Datuk Yusof Yacob and a businessman charged with corruption over the mineral exploration licences in Sabah. Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga fixed the date for Andi, 44, who is the Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Assistant Minister, and Sindumin Assemblyman Dr Yusof, 69, bussinessman Datuk Tei Jeinn Cheing, 37, when their cases were brought for mention on Tuesday. Tei was present via Zoom. During the proceedings, the prosecution had served several documents but asked for further pre-trial case management as there are some additional documents to be prepared. Their bail had been extended. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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