The CEO of the Malaysia Stadium Corporation (MSC) appeared in court today and pleaded not guilty to seven charges related to bribery. The charges allege the CEO solicited and accepted a bribe of RM1.45 million (approximately $320,000 USD) as an inducement for awarding a tender to a specific company. The tender concerned the upgrading of the National Squash Centre. The case is being heard at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur. No details regarding the company awarded the tender, or the specific nature of the upgrades, were immediately released. Further proceedings are expected as the case develops. The CEO maintains their innocence regarding the alleged offenses.