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The Star
05-05-2025
- The Star
Datuk re-arrested over submission of false claims worth RM450mil
KUALA LUMPUR: A man with the title of Datuk who was released from remand on Saturday (May 3) was rearrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with an ongoing case of submitting false claims worth RM450mil. An MACC source said that the man in his 60s was arrested with another suspect, in his 50s, when they showed up at the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya at 7pm on Sunday to provide their statements. Both men have been remanded this morning, with the Datuk being remanded for two days until Tuesday, and the other man for five days until Friday. "Preliminary investigations found both suspects were believed to have submitted false claims worth about RM450mil using sukuk funds and obtained facility from a regional office in a highway construction project in Klang Valley worth about RM1.3bil. "The arrests follow previous arrests involving false claims worth about RM360mil, with a total of RM800mil," they said, adding that five individuals were remanded over the case, with four being released on MACC bail last week. Meanwhile, MACC investigation division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the arrests when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. - Bernama
The Star
04-05-2025
- The Star
Former CEO in hot water
KUALA LUMPUR: A former chief executive officer of a company has been remanded for three days until tomorrow for allegedly submitting claims containing false particulars amounting to RM360mil. The remand order was issued by Registrar Eleanor Mako Timothy following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court yesterday. According to a source, the suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested at about 11pm on Friday when he went to give his statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. 'Initial investigations found that the suspect is believed to be involved in submitting documents containing false particulars to make claims amounting to about RM360mil using sukuk funds in a highway construction project worth RM1.3bil," said the source, Bernama reported. MACC senior director of the Investigation Division Datuk Zainul Darus, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act. He said four individuals, three men and one woman, including one with the title Datuk Seri, aged between 40 and 80, who were remanded last Wednesday in connection with the same case, had been released on MACC bail.
The Star
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Former CEO remanded for submitting RM360mil in false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: A former CEO of a company has been remanded for three days until Monday (May 5) for allegedly submitting claims containing false particulars amounting to RM360mil. The remand order was issued following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya magistrates' court on Saturday (May 3). According to a source, the suspect, in his 40s, was arrested at about 11pm on Friday (May 2) when he went to give his statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. 'An initial investigation found that the suspect is believed to be involved in submitting documents containing false particulars to make claims amounting to about RM360mil using sukuk funds in a highway construction project worth RM1.3bil,' said the source. MACC senior director of the investigation division Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the arrest and said the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 related to the offence of intending to deceive by providing false claims. Zainul said four individuals – three men and one woman, including one with the 'Datuk Seri' title, who were remanded last Wednesday (April 30) in connection with the same case, had been released on MACC bail.- Bernama
The Star
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Stalled Mex II project to be reassessed, says Works Minister
BUKIT KAYU HITAM - The extension project of the Maju Expressway (Mex II), which connects Putrajaya to KL International Airport (KLIA) is facing challenges, but efforts are actively underway by various parties to ensure its continuation, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister acknowledged that the project had encountered several challenges, but said the government was not remaining idle and was committed to finding a solution. He added that the government is working closely with all stakeholders to resolve the prolonged delays of the stalled project. "As is well known, the Mex II project is facing completion issues. However, the good news is that all parties involved, including the Finance Ministry, Works Ministry, and the Public Works Department (JKR), are working to resolve this matter," he said at a press conference after a working visit to the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex in Bukit Kayu Hitam on Saturday (May 3). The 18km Mex II Highway project began construction in 2016 and was scheduled for completion in December 2019 but was halted due to financial issues and is now under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). "The project developer is also working to secure new financing to resume construction. "Currently, the matter is still in the resolution phase, so I do not wish to comment in detail yet," he added. He further mentioned that several important meetings are expected to take place soon, chaired by the Works Ministry's deputy secretary-general. "These meetings are expected to determine the next steps, and we will observe developments afterwards," he said. The 18km extension project of the Maju Expressway has come under scrutiny following the MACC investigation into allegations of false claims involving RM360mil. The media had previously reported that four individuals, including a Datuk Seri, were detained concerning the investigation of the project, believed to be linked to funds obtained through the issuance of sukuk for the project.
The Star
29-04-2025
- The Star
MACC nabs four including 'Datuk Seri' over false claims of RM360mil
PETALING JAYA: Four individuals, including a "Datuk Seri" have been arrested for allegedly putting in false information for claims of about RM360mil involving a highway project. It is learnt that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the four – three men and a woman – on Tuesday (April 29). The suspects, aged from 50 to 70, were arrested between 4pm and 6pm at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya after recording their statements. Sources with knowledge of the investigation said the suspects are believed to have submitted the claims in 2016 and 2017. "The suspects are believed to have submitted false claims for the construction of a highway project in the Klang Valley worth RM1.3bil," said a source. MACC senior director of investigation Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the arrests. He said the suspects would be taken to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court to be remanded.
