{
  "id": 12355958,
  "title": "Civil servant remanded over alleged abuse of power in RM2mil projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/civil-servant-remanded-over-alleged-abuse-of-power-in-rm2mil-projects",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/06/civil-servant-remanded-over-alleged-abuse-of-power-in-rm2mil-projects"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a civil servant for allegedly abusing their position to issue certificates of practical completion for 15 government projects worth RM2 million. The projects were linked to a company owned by a family member of the suspect. Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry granted a seven-day remand to the suspect, currently in his 40s, at a hearing at the Keningau magistrates court today. The MACC confirmed the arrest, stating the case falls under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which addresses public officers using their positions for personal gain. If convicted, the offence could result in up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of at least RM50,000.",
  "summary": "Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry issued a seven-day remand order against the suspect after an application by the MACC.",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Civil servant held over alleged abuse of position in RM2mil projects linked to family firm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/civil-servant-held-over-alleged-abuse-of-position-in-rm2mil-projects",
        "published": "2026-10-06T08:18:18.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Civil servant remanded over alleged abuse of power in RM2mil projects",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/civil-servant-remanded-over-alleged-abuse-of-power-in-rm2mil-projects-12356787",
        "published": "2026-10-06T09:37:00.000Z"
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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."
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