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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sabah appoints first local MACC chief
(From left) Karunanithy handing over duties to Mohd Fuad (right), witnessed by Ahmad Khusairi. KOTA KINABALU: Starting on August 15, Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah will become the first Sabahan to lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the state. He succeeds Datuk Karunanithy Y. Subbiah, who has served in various roles within the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for nearly 11 years and has been the Sabah MACC chief since September 17, 2019. Mohd Fuad, previously the Penang MACC chief, will have his duties there taken over by Karunanithy. Before the handover, Karunanithy highlighted his collaboration with the Sabah MACC team, achieving numerous successful raids, operations, and community activities. Significant operations under his leadership included Ops Penyata for falsified bank statements, Ops Tax concerning sales tax leakages, Ops Syringe for overtime claims, and Ops YB where civilians posed as enforcement officers. Karunanithy said that as of July 31 this year, the Sabah MACC received 278 reports, opened 137 initial investigation papers, and 44 full investigation papers. During this period, 41 arrests and 28 charges were made. 'With the state government, we have set up a special task force to trace over RM64.50mil in leaked state sales tax as well,' he said, citing the MACC's achievements. MACC deputy chief commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, who witnessed the handover, expressed confidence that Mohd Fuad's appointment in his hometown of Sabah would lead to more achievements. 'I am sure Mohd Fuad will be able to lay out more aggressive strategies to fight graft in this state,' he said, adding that MACC officials are tasked not only with combating corruption but also with preventing long-term leakages. He emphasised that agency leaders must help prevent leakages so the state can feel long-term impacts. Earlier, Ahmad commended Karunanithy for building public trust in the MACC and leading many high-profile graft cases. In response, Karunanithy thanked the state, departments, agencies, media, and his MACC team for their support. He urged the Sabah MACC force to fully support the new director in the mission to combat corruption in the state. 'I believe with his vast knowledge and experience, Datuk Fuad will bring Sabah MACC to greater heights,' he said.
Daily Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission gets new chief
Published on: Thursday, August 07, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 07, 2025 Text Size: Mohd Fuad (right) with Karunanithy at the hand-over ceremony witnessed by Ahmad Khusairi (centre). Kota Kinabalu: Sabahan, Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah, who is currently serving as Penang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Director has been appointed as the new Sabah MACC Director, with effect from Aug 15. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said Mohd Fuad's appointment is expected to drive the anti-corruption agenda more aggressively and strategically in Sabah. Advertisement The handover ceremony was held at the Federal Government Administrative Complex, here, Wednesday and witnessed by Ahmad Khusairi. Mohd Fuad will replace Datuk Karunanithy Y Subbiah, who has been transferred to head Penang MACC after serving as Sabah MACC Director for nearly six years since Sept 2019. Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmad Khusairi said MACC's role extends beyond fighting corruption to helping the government prevent long-term financial leakages. He noted that Sabah's anti-leakage initiatives would have lasting positive impacts on all stakeholders. Advertisement 'Our direction in this State is not only to prevent corruption, but we must also think about how to help the State Government curb leakages so that the impact of these efforts is long-lasting,' Ahmad Khusairi said. He praised outgoing director Karunanithy for building public confidence in MACC and successfully leading major operations that demonstrated the agency's commitment to combating corruption and abuse of power in Sabah. In his farewell remarks, Karunanithy credited Sabah MACC's operational and prevention successes to strategic cooperation between Federal and State departments, as well as media partners. He thanked Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong for their consistent support for MACC initiatives. The ceremony was also attended by Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun and Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. * 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
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
MACC helps government prevent future leakages
Ahmad Khusairi witnesses the handing over of the Sabah MACC director post from Karunanithy (left) to Mohd Fuad (right). KOTA KINABALU (Aug 6): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is not only tasked with fighting corruption but also plays a vital role in helping the government prevent future leakages, said MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), Datuk Sri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya. He said the Sabah State Government's efforts to curb leakages, for example, will bring wide-ranging impacts if done systematically. 'The direction in this state is not only to prevent corruption, but we must also think about how to help the State Government curb leakages so that the impact is long-lasting,' he said. Ahmad Khusairi said this after witnessing the handing over of duties for the Sabah MACC director post from outgoing director Datuk Karunanithy Y. Subbiah to Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah at the Sabah Federal Government Administrative Complex here on Wednesday. Mohd Fuad, who previously served as Penang MACC director, will officially take over as Sabah MACC director on August 15. Karunanithy has been appointed as the new Penang MACC director. Ahmad Khusairi praised Karunanithy's contributions, saying he played a pivotal role in strengthening public trust in MACC and successfully led several major operations during his tenure in Sabah. 'He has shown extraordinary commitment, firm and strategic leadership, and managed to overcome various major challenges throughout his service here,' he added. He also expressed confidence that the appointment of Mohd Fuad, a Sabahan, would further strengthen the commission's anti-corruption agenda in the state. In his farewell speech, Karunanithy said the success of the Sabah MACC during his tenure was due to strategic collaboration with federal and state departments, as well as media partners. 'I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the Sabah State Government, especially Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor and State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Sr. Haji Safar Untong for supporting all initiatives — whether in operations, prevention, or governance reforms — proposed during my tenure,' he said. Karunanithy, who served as Sabah MACC director for five years and 11 months since September 17, 2019, urged MACC staff to continue upholding a work culture rooted in integrity and professionalism. Also present at the event were Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Haji Rosli Isa, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun, and Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Haji Sabin Samitah.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MACC to help Sabah govt stop leakages in public funds, resources
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will assist the government in curbing public fund and resources leakages in the long term. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said efforts to curb leakages implemented by the Sabah state government, for example, would have various impacts on all parties. "The direction in this state is not only to prevent corruption but also to think about how to help the state government curb leakages so that the impact of these efforts can be sustained," he said. Khusairi was speaking at the handing over of duties ceremony for the Sabah MACC director's post. At the ceremony, Penang MACC director Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah was appointed the new Sabah MACC director, effective Aug 15, replacing Datuk S. Karunanithy, who in turn will replace Fuad. Khusairi said Karunanithy had not only played an important role in building public confidence in MACC but also successfully led several major operations, proving Sabah MACC's commitment in combating corruption and abuse of power. "He has shown extraordinary commitment, firm and strategic leadership, and successfully faced various major challenges throughout his tenure at Sabah MACC," he said. As for Fuad, a Sabahan, he is expected to continue advancing the anti-corruption agenda more aggressively and strategically. Meanwhile, in his speech, Karunanithy said the success of Sabah MACC in the operational and prevention sectors during his tenure was the result of strategic cooperation between all parties, including federal and state departments as well as media partners. "I would also like to express my appreciation and thanks to the Sabah government, especially Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor and State Secretary Datuk Seri Safar Untong, for always welcoming all initiatives and proposals, whether in operations, prevention, or governance improvements, that were put forward during my tenure. "I have led Sabah MACC for five years and 11 months, beginning on Sept 17, 2019, until receiving a new mandate as Penang MACC director, and will report for duty on Aug 15. "I urge Sabah MACC personnel to always cooperate and maintain a work culture of integrity and professionalism," he said. Also present were Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Seri Rosli Isa; Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun; and Kota Kinabalu Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah.
Malaysiakini
03-07-2025
- Malaysiakini
Sabah scandal: MACC opens investigation paper on S'pore tycoon
The MACC opened an investigation paper into a Singaporean tycoon believed to be linked to the Sabah mining corruption scandal. The New Straits Times reported MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki saying he ordered Sabah MACC to carry out a thorough investigation into the case. 'We opened the investigation paper yesterday involving...
