{
  "id": 10166942,
  "title": "UiTM Holdings under MACC spotlight as RM42m solar project payment questioned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/uitm-holdings-under-macc-spotlight-as-rm42m-solar-project-payment",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T07:47:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/27/uitm-holdings-under-macc-spotlight-as-rm42m-solar-project-payment-questioned/236743"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pahang-based UiTM Holdings Sdn Bhd is currently under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following allegations of financial mismanagement in 2023. According to Sinar Harian, MACC director-general Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman stated that the probe encompasses a variety of matters, most notably a RM42 million solar project in Gambang, Pahang. This payment is said to have been made for purposes beyond the project's scope and without the requisite approval from UiTM Holdings' board of directors.\n\nAbd Halim clarified that the investigation is ongoing due to its complexity, which involves technical aspects and awaits further guidance from the prosecution. The probe is being carried out under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009. Furthermore, MACC will scrutinize other related issues, including governance lapses as pointed out by the Prime Minister.\n\nIn response to these concerns, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a thorough review of UiTM Holdings' governance and management structure. This directive follows worries regarding the company's financial setbacks.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA, Sept 27 — The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating several issues linked to...",
  "key_points": [
    "UiTM Holdings under MACC investigation for financial mismanagement in 2023.",
    "RM42 million solar project payment questioned for scope and approval issues.",
    "PM Anwar Ibrahim calls for review of UiTM's governance and management."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "UiTM Holdings under MACC spotlight as RM42m solar project payment questioned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/uitm-holdings-under-macc-spotlight-as-rm42m-solar-project-payment-10168493",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:47:41.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}