JOHOR BARU: Former Johor Baru mayor Datuk Adib Azhari Daud has been released on bail by the Magistrate’s Court after being remanded for six days.

       The 60-year-old was allowed bail of RM50,000 in one surety by magistrate Normadiana Mamat at the end of his remand yesterday.

       The court also set additional terms with Adib Azhari required to report to the nearest Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office once a month.

       He was first remanded for three days from Aug 11 to Aug 13 after his arrest on Aug 10 to assist in the investigation of an alleged bribery case involving projects under the Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP).

       The remand period was extended for four more days from Aug 13 to Aug 16 to investigate the mayor’s alleged involvement in corruption.

       Adib Azhari was MBIP mayor from Nov 22, 2017 to Nov 16, 2019, before being made Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) mayor.

       Initial investigations showed that Adib Azhari allegedly accepted money from contractors to approve projects while he was MBIP mayor.

       The case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.