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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
MACC arrests 'Datuk' over RM6k scam for Pahang honorary title
KOTA KINABALU: A businessman with the title "Datuk" has been arrested for allegedly deceiving a man into handing over RM6,000, purportedly to secure a state honorary title from Pahang. The suspect, in his 40s, was detained around noon today when he came to the Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office to have his statement recorded. According to a source, the suspect is believed to have offered help in obtaining a 'Datuk' title in 2023, despite having no authority or qualification to do so. "The suspect dishonestly persuaded the victim to transfer around RM6,000, claiming it was for the purchase of ceremonial attire accessories supposedly required to obtain the honorary title," the source said. When contacted, MACC Sabah director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrest. He said the suspect was released on bail after paying RM5,000 of the total RM10,000 bail amount. "The suspect is expected to be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Court this Thursday under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009," he said.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Businessman nabbed for allegedly selling Pahang 'datuk' titles for RM6,000
KOTA KINABALU: A businessman has been arrested for cheating a man of RM6,000 purportedly to obtain a "datuk" title from Pahang. Officers from the Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested the businessman, who is in his 40s and has a "Datuk" title, on Monday (July 21) when he turned up at the state MACC head office here at about noon. According to sources, the suspect, a Sarawakian, deceived the victim of about RM6,000 although he had no authority to do so. "The suspect dishonestly induced the complainant to transfer about RM6,000 for the purchase of ceremonial clothing and regalia supposedly to obtain the title in 2023," the source said. When contacted. Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrest and said that the suspect was released on RM10,000 bail. He said the suspect would be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Court on Thursday (July 24) under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Daily Express
Businessman held over alleged Datukship scam
Published on: Monday, July 21, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 21, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a businessman with the title 'Datuk' for allegedly deceiving a man into paying about RM6,000 in return for help securing a state award from Pahang. The man, in his 40s, was detained around Monday noon when he came to the Sabah MACC office to give a statement. Advertisement Initial investigations found the suspect had, in 2023, offered to help the victim obtain a Datukship title despite having no authority to do so. He had allegedly persuaded the victim to transfer the money as payment for ceremonial attire accessories linked to the award. Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrest, adding that the suspect was released after posting RM5,000 of a RM10,000 bail and will be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Court this Thursday under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Sinar Daily
03-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
MACC nabs senior GLC manager in Sabah over alleged bribery
According to a source, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at 4pm yesterday when he came to the Sabah MACC office to give a statement. 03 Jul 2025 08:55am The suspect is believed to have committed the offence last year and received approximately RM16,000 via several bank transfers into his account. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has arrested a senior manager of a government-linked company (GLC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM16,000 in bribes in return for securing repair works under the GLC. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at 4pm yesterday when he came to the Sabah MACC office to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offence last year and received approximately RM16,000 via several bank transfers into his account. "The payments were allegedly made as an inducement for securing repair works in several locations across Sabah,' the source said. Meanwhile, Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the suspect will be brought to the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court tomorrow for a remand application. - BERNAMA
The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
MACC nabs senior GLC manager in Sabah over alleged bribery
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has arrested a senior manager of a government-linked company (GLC) on suspicion of soliciting and accepting RM16,000 in bribes in return for securing repair works under the GLC. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at 4 pm on Wednesday (July 2) when he came to the Sabah MACC office to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offence last year and received approximately RM16,000 via several bank transfers into his account. "The payments were allegedly made as an inducement for securing repair works in several locations across Sabah," the source said. Meanwhile, Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the suspect would be brought to the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court on Thursday (July 3) for a remand application. – Bernama
