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Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Senior govt officer claims trial to misusing RM200,000 in Felda programme funds
Azlan Johar pleaded not guilty at the Shah Alam sessions court today to misappropriating RM200,000 meant for Felda community programmes. SHAH ALAM : A senior government officer has claimed trial in the sessions court here today for allegedly misappropriating RM200,000 in government funds meant for Felda community programmes. Azlan Johar, who previously served under the Prime Minister's Department, was accused of dishonestly handing over the sum to his elder brother for the latter's personal use. The alleged offence took place at Jalan Medan PB 2A, Seksyen 9 in Bandar Baru Bangi. The charge was framed under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which provides between six months and five years in jail, a fine, and possible whipping, if found guilty. Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud granted Azlan bail of RM25,000 with one surety and ordered him to surrender his passport until the case is resolved. Case management is scheduled for July 23. Separately, in the same court, a managing director for an umrah tour firm also pleaded not guilty to a similar charge involving RM128,399.19 belonging to another travel company. Anas Naem allegedly committed the offence at the Affin Islamic Bank branch in Jalan Elektron U16/J, Seksyen U16 here. He was also charged under Section 403. The court granted him bail of RM25,000 with two sureties and ordered him to surrender his passport. His case management is fixed for June 25. Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin appeared for the prosecution, while Azlan and Anas were represented by lawyers Zainal Omar and Kausar Khairi, respectively.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Azalina suggests raising retirement age to 65, says forcing out active seniors at 60 a ‘loss' to workforce
PUTRAJAYA, May 20 — Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has suggested that the government consider raising the mandatory retirement age from the current 60 to 65, noting that many senior citizens today remain healthy, active and capable of contributing to the workforce. Expressing her personal view, Azalina said it is a loss to make people retire at 60 when they are still energetic and productive. 'Maybe the government should look at 65 years old (retirement). It is my personal view, not the Cabinet's view. Some of the officers that we have met are still young (at heart) and are active. It is just that they reached (mandatory) 60 years old,' she told reporters after attending the ministry's 2024 Excellent Service Awards Ceremony and 'Jasamu Dikenang' (Your Deeds Remembered) 2025 event here today. She added that in some countries, including ASEAN member states that she has visited, law ministers continue to serve into their 70s, and judges are allowed to remain in office until the age of 65 or even 70. In Malaysia, the mandatory retirement age for government employees is currently set at 60. This is also the minimum retirement age for private sector employees under the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012. — Bernama
