Two directors in Perak plead not guilty to faking Socso job incentive claims

Two company directors in Perak have pleaded not guilty to charges of submitting false documents related to Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive claims. Leong Chooi Ying, 47, and Phun Wing Kei, 31, both faced charges in the Sessions Court, with Leong accused of submitting a false Employee Confirmation Form on March 14, 2024, and May 5, 2024, while Phun was charged with submitting false forms on April 15, 2024, and May 29, 2024.

Both are facing potential charges under Section 18 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) statute, which carries a maximum 20-year prison term and a fine of not less than five times the false claim, or RM10,000, whichever is higher. Their bail was set at RM7,000 for Leong and RM8,000 for Phun, with additional conditions including monthly reporting to the MACC, surrender of passports, and avoiding contact with witnesses. Both cases are set to be heard again on September 17.

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