{
  "id": 12356787,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 in Keningau, Sabah, over alleged abuse of power in connection with 15 government projects worth RM2 million. The projects were reportedly carried out by a company owned by the suspect's family member. Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry granted a seven-day remand until October 12 after MACC requested it in Keningau Magistrates Court. The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested on October 10 when he visited the MACC office to give a statement. According to Sabah MACC director Fuad Bee Basrah, the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which pertains to public officers abusing their positions for personal gain. If convicted, the accused faces up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine equivalent to at least five times the bribe amount or RM10,000, whichever is higher.",
  "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",
        "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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