Anak mendiang taikun dakwa abang tak pernah disapina SPRM

Kelvin dan Cheryl Ta, two orphaned children of Ta Kin Yan, questioned statements released by Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM) that their brother, Ta Jin Kiat, was summoned to assist a court case. The Ta siblings, referring to the SPRM statement on September 11, said authorities had never formally asked Jin Kiat to attend or assist in any court proceedings.

They said Jin Kiat, who is currently outside Malaysia, fears returning home after the agency's address was posted online by a law enforcement agency. Speaking to reporters outside IPD Dang Wangi, Kelvin and Cheryl said they had filed police reports separately, urging officers to investigate their concerns and ensure the safety of Jin Kiat and their family.

On September 11, SPRM issued a statement requesting public assistance to track down Jin Kiat, 48, to assist with a Kuala Lumpur High Court hearing. The agency said the man was also being investigated under Section 409 of the Penal Code for criminal breach of trust by a public servant or agent. Kelvin said Jin Kiat was detained by SPRM in March of last year, though he was not sure of the alleged offense.

He stated Jin Kiat was then released on SPRM bail. "As far as we know, Jin Kiat has never been charged with any wrongdoing during that time. We don't know what has changed or triggered this renewed arrest warrant." Kelvin and Cheryl questioned whether SPRM's recent action had anything to do with a family company-related stock market dispute involving Jin Kiat and his two cousins, all with different mothers.

They said Jin Kiat initiated civil proceedings in the High Court in February over the contested shares. Their father, Kin Yan, the founder and chairman of the Waz Lian group, died in June 2024.