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The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Ex-oil company exec pleads not guilty to RM400k bribe charges
SHAH ALAM: A former transport management head at an oil exploration company has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of accepting bribes exceeding RM400,000 between 2021 and 2023. Mohd Khairil Mohd Anuar, 41, faced seven counts of receiving RM367,000 in cash and four counts involving electronic items worth RM36,168. He was also accused of accepting RM23,000 for home renovation costs in Bandar Bukit Mahkota, Hulu Langat. The alleged bribes were reportedly received from a company's chief operating officer and senior executive as inducement to approve technical assessments for payment claims. The offences were said to have occurred in Hulu Langat, Ampang, and Kuala Lumpur between June 2020 and 2023. All charges fall under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of at least five times the bribe amount or RM10,000, whichever is higher. In a separate case, Mohd Khairil also denied a money laundering charge involving RM90,000, allegedly used to purchase three land lots totalling 5.21 hectares in Hulu Perak in November 2020. This charge is framed under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of five times the illicit proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher. MACC deputy public prosecutor Mohd Radzi Shah Ab Razak proposed bail between RM60,000 and RM80,000, requiring the surrender of the accused's passport and monthly reporting to MACC Putrajaya. Defence counsel Syed Naqiuddin Shahab requested lower bail of RM40,000, citing his client's cooperation and role as sole breadwinner. Sessions Court Judge Awang Kerisnada Awang Mahmud set bail at RM70,000 with one local surety. The accused must surrender his passport, report monthly to MACC, and avoid contacting prosecution witnesses. The case will next be mentioned on August 18. - Bernama
New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
News@9: Today's top headlines - June 3, 2025
Here are today's biggest stories. Assets frozen MACC has obtained a court order to freeze more than RM750 million in assets belonging to Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid in London, potentially linked to offences under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001. The Petroleum Dealers Association of Malaysia has called for the postponement of the RON95 subsidy rationalisation until two critical issues are resolved. Journalists should serve as a bridge to help the public understand the ethical implications and appropriateness of using emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. The MCMC will work closely with Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said on a proposal to make it mandatory for parents to monitor their children's online activities. That's it for News@9.
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New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Daim's family condemns MACC's 'vindictive' call to seize assets
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin has strongly criticised Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki for what they claim is a politically charged and legally unsound call to seize the former finance minister's alleged undeclared assets. Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan, who appeared for Daim's widow Tun Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid and family, condemned Azam's remarks as "absurd, untenable and vindictive." "Why the MACC chief is making press statements instead of applying to the court is difficult to understand. "To suggest Daim's assets be seized is an absurd, untenable and vindictive suggestion as Daim has died and no charges are pending against him. "On what basis can his assets, now administered by his estate, be seized? "Did the MACC seek and receive legal advice before saying this?" he said in a statement today. The lawyer also questioned whether Azam had consulted the Attorney-General before making the statement, saying it "beggars' belief" that the MACC would act without sound legal advice. He said that the forfeiture of assets is only permitted when a 'serious offence', as defined in the Second Schedule of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001, has been proven in court and is supported by a court order. "No such charge has ever been brought against Daim, except for the technical offence of non-declaration of assets, which is not a 'serious offence.' "Forfeiture certainly cannot be done over this newest claim of alleged non-declaration of assets, made by Azam yesterday. "In other words, property of citizens cannot be simply forfeited because the MACC or the government claims to have suspicions about the source or origin of the assets. If that is the case, no one's property will be safe," he said, adding that the endless campaign of slander, harassment and intimidation directed towards Daim's widow and family is disgraceful, high-handed and must stop. It was reported that Azam said eight new investigation papers have been opened in the probe into the ownership of the properties, which are worth more than RM2 billion. Azam said they were working towards forfeiting ownership of properties belonging to the former finance minister and his family, worth in excess of RM2 billion. He said the commission had been conducting a probe into Daim since February 2023 and had opened several investigation papers, including the latest ones initiated recently. Daim died Daim died on Nov 12, last year, at the age of 86. Following Daim's passing, the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court discharged and acquitted him of charges related to failing to comply with a notice under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC).
Malaysiakini
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS urges probe into PKR division chief's alleged 'dirty money' video
PAS has called on the police and MACC to investigate a video circulating widely on social media that appears to show a PKR division chief discussing financial contributions from a prominent businessperson. PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari emphasised that this is not merely an internal disciplinary issue for PKR but potentially a violation of national laws, particularly Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001. 'Therefore, I urge...
Malaysiakini
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
PAS urges probe into PKR division chief's alleged 'dirty money' video
PAS has called on the police and MACC to investigate a video circulating widely on social media that appears to show a PKR division chief discussing financial contributions from a prominent businessperson. PAS information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari emphasised that this is not merely an internal disciplinary issue for PKR but potentially a violation of national laws, particularly Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001. 'Therefore, I urge...
