‘Datuk’ govt agency chairman in Penang nabbed
He was among five arrested by MACC over alleged abuse of power in the sale of eight plots of land at below market value.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has apprehended five individuals, including the chairman of a government agency, in connection with alleged misuse of power during the sale of eight plots of land owned by the agency. The chairman, who holds a Datuk title, along with two company directors, a technical manager, and a female clerk, all aged between 40 and 50, are the suspects.
According to an MACC source, the chairman allegedly abused his position as deputy chairman and director in 2015 to sanction the sale of the land in Seberang Perai Selatan to a company connected to an associate. The plots were reportedly sold below market value, resulting in a loss of approximately RM1.96 million for the agency, as reported by Buletin TV3.
The suspects were taken into custody at the Penang MACC headquarters between 11 am and noon yesterday, and are anticipated to be remanded today. MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman has confirmed their arrests.
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