KOTA KINABALU: The Special Corruption court here heard that a former division water engineer may have earned more than RM9 million in commission from the centralised collection system scheme.
Tam Yin Foon, former Kota Belud division water engineer from 2002 to 2007 and later Keningau division since 2007, was testifying before Sessions Court judge Abu Bakar Manat.
The prosecution's 33rd witness was cross-examined by counsel Priskila Akwila Sinem who represented the first and second accused, Ag Mohd Tahir Ag Mohd Talib and his wife Fauziah Piut.
Counsel: Your commission is 16.75 per cent, right?
Tam: That's right.
Counsel: Do you agree that you have earned a commission of more than RM9 million?
Tam: I don't have a detailed record, but maybe.
During cross-examination by counsel Datuk Tan Hock Chuan who represented Lim Lam Beng, Tam said that he did not have any property obtained from the scheme.
He also did not have any property overseas or owned any land, benefiting from the alleged scheme.
He said he did use the money to pay for loans.
"I only have a piece of land in Sabah inherited from my father," Tam said.
To a question, Tam said he agreed that regarding the alleged scheme he never dealt with Lim.
Counsel: Any dealing related to this matter was between you and Teo Chee Kong (prosecution's key witness)?
Tam: I agree.
On trial are Ag Tahir who is ex-Sabah Water Department director, his wife Fauziah and Lim, who is former deputy director.
They are jointly charged with 37 counts of money laundering involving cash and bank savings amounting to RM61.57 million, as well as unlawful possession of luxury goods between October and November 2016.
Deputy Public Prosecutors Mahadi Abdul Jumaat, Haresh Prakash Somiah, and Zander Lim prosecuted.
Counsel Mohammed Fareez Mohammed Salleh also represented Ag Tahir and Fauziah.
Tan appeared together with counsel Baldev Singh, Karpaljit Singh and Calvin Wong for Lim.
The trial will resume on May 24 - 26.k