Tei to stand trial in April 2026 over alleged RM350,000 bribes

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9 Dec 2025 • 1:00 PM MYT
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KOTA KINABALU: Businessman Datuk Tei Jiann Cheing, 37, also known as Albert, will face trial from Apr 20 to 24, 2026, over allegations that he offered RM350,000 in bribes to two assemblymen linked to mineral exploration licence applications in Sabah.

Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus fixed the dates during pre-trial case management, with around 15 witnesses expected to be called.

The prosecution also submitted additional documents, including two CDs, to the defence. Tei was present in court.

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