Fertiliser company MD released on MACC bail

The managing director of a fertiliser supplier has been released on bail from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after being remanded for four days. The investigation centered on delays in distributing fertiliser to padi farmers in Kedah. The 30-something man was released yesterday, concluding his remand period. He is required to report to the Kedah MACC office monthly and may be questioned if necessary.

Kedah MACC director Nazli Rasyid Sulong confirmed the release. The probe was initiated on September 7 following a complaint by Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia, which alleged delays in fertiliser supplies to an area covering 100,000 hectares under the Muda Agricultural Development Authority. MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman suggested the agriculture and food security minister, as well as the ministry’s secretary-general, could be called in over the delays.