The 66-year-old Chukai assemblyman entered his plea after the charges were read before Judge Azman Mustapha. The second charge alleges he committed the same act for another son on June 18, 2020, at the same location. Mohd Fadly also sought to exempt Hanafiah from surrendering his passport, arguing that his family and official duties require him to remain in the country, eliminating any flight risk. The court approved bail of RM30,000 with one surety and ordered Hanafiah to report monthly to the MACC office. Earlier media reports alleged that Hanafiah abused his position as a state exco member and chairman of a government-linked company to secure employment for his two sons at state-owned subsidiaries.

Source: The Star February 24, 2026 16:31 UTC