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Borneo Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Four remanded in Sabah over RM5 mln false claims
KOTA KINABALU (July 2): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four individuals, including two company owners, for allegedly submitting documents with false information related to the procurement of permit to work (PTW) printing services worth RM5 million. According to sources, the suspects, three men and one woman, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested between 6 pm and 7 pm on June 30 when they appeared at the Sabah MACC office to give their statements. 'In addition to the two company owners, the other two suspects – a former administrator and a former assistant administrator of a local oil company – are believed to have committed the offences between 2019 and 2023,' the sources said. 'The two suspects are also believed to have abetted the company owners by submitting false claims related to the procurement of PTW printing services worth RM5 million,' the sources told Bernama. The arrests of all the suspects were made as a follow-up to Op Effingo, conducted by the MACC Special Operations Division. 'On June 30, the division raided 10 locations, including the suspects' residences, offices, and several companies around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and the Klang Valley,' the sources said. 'The MACC seized 22 bank accounts, including Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) accounts, containing approximately RM2 million; various foreign currencies amounting to RM14,000; three luxury vehicles valued at around RM1.3 million; and three mobile phones. The suspects have been remanded for four days, starting Tuesday, after Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus allowed the MACC application at the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court. MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests. He said that the individuals will be charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as other offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.-Bernama
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC: Four, including company owners, held over RM5 million false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four people, including two company owners, for allegedly submitting documents with false information related to the procurement of permit to work (PTW) printing services worth RM5 million. According to sources, the suspects, three men and one woman, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested between 6 pm and 7pm on June 30 when they appeared at the Sabah MACC office to give their statements. "In addition to the two company owners, the other two suspects, a former administrator and a former assistant administrator of a local oil company, are believed to have committed the offences between 2019 and 2023. "The two suspects are also believed to have abetted the company owners by submitting false claims related to the procurement of PTW printing services worth RM5 million," the sources told Bernama. The arrests of all the suspects were made as a follow-up to Op Effingo, conducted by the MACC Special Operations Division. "On June 30, the division raided 10 locations, including the suspects' residences, offices, and several companies around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and the Klang Valley. "The MACC seized 22 bank accounts, including Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) accounts, containing approximately RM2 million; various foreign currencies amounting to RM14,000; three luxury vehicles valued at around RM1.3 million; and three mobile phones." The suspects have been remanded for four days, starting yesterday, after Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus allowed the MACC application at the Kota Kinabalu magistrate's court. MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests. He said that they be charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as other offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. — BERNAMA
The Sun
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC arrests four over RM5m false claims in PTW printing case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four individuals, including two company owners, for allegedly submitting documents with false information related to the procurement of permit to work (PTW) printing services worth RM5 million. According to sources, the suspects, three men and one woman, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested between 6 pm and 7 pm on June 30 when they appeared at the Sabah MACC office to give their statements. 'In addition to the two company owners, the other two suspects - a former administrator and a former assistant administrator of a local oil company - are believed to have committed the offences between 2019 and 2023,' the sources said. 'The two suspects are also believed to have abetted the company owners by submitting false claims related to the procurement of PTW printing services worth RM5 million,' the sources told Bernama. The arrests of all the suspects were made as a follow-up to Op Effingo, conducted by the MACC Special Operations Division. 'On June 30, the division raided 10 locations, including the suspects' residences, offices, and several companies around Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and the Klang Valley,' the sources said. 'The MACC seized 22 bank accounts, including Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) accounts, containing approximately RM2 million; various foreign currencies amounting to RM14,000; three luxury vehicles valued at around RM1.3 million; and three mobile phones. The suspects have been remanded for four days, starting yesterday, after Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus allowed the MACC application at the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court. MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests. He said that the individuals will be charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as other offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Technical.ly
09-06-2025
- Business
- Technical.ly
Philly Tech Week 2025: A milestone year for innovation and collaboration
Philly Tech Week 2025 was a celebration to remember! This marked the 15th anniversary of our city's signature tech event, and it exemplified everything that we know and love about Philadelphia's innovation ecosystem. At 1Philadelphia, we were honored to support this long standing tradition and to contribute to the growing momentum that defines Philly's tech community. What stood out most for me wasn't just the scale of the week — it was the energy. New core memories were unlocked for me as I watched crowds from the stairs of the Franklin Institute, seeing connections being made and new ideas being shared. Whether you attended an event with a packed room listening to a founder pitch their startup or at a community-led event in a neighborhood space, I hope you also felt a renewed sense of momentum, of possibility. Now in its 15th year, Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast drew thousands of participants and featured over 50 events curated by more than 80 community partners. But it wasn't just about the number of sessions — it was about the new voices leading them. First-time founders, funders from outside the region, students, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from all backgrounds were not just attendees, but architects of the week. Their presence shifted the tone. Seeing so many individuals and organizations come together under the shared mission of innovation was extraordinarily powerful. And perhaps that's the point. What makes Philly Tech Week so powerful isn't just the focus on technology — it's that we use tech as a lens to talk about building the future we want. This year, we saw more founders take center stage, more conversations about access, ownership, and community-centered innovation. We saw a city that's ready to bet on its own talent. At 1Philadelphia, our commitment is to create the conditions for that talent to grow. We believe deeply in expanding access to tech across the city — especially those who haven't always been centered in these conversations. Philly Tech Week gave us a chance to celebrate that progress, but also to fuel what comes next. Looking ahead From November 13–15, we'll keep that momentum going by hosting our fourth annual Innovation Weekend — a national convening for founders, funders, and ecosystem builders who are serious about creating equitable opportunities in tech. It will build on the spirit of PTW and deepen the conversations that matter most. To everyone who brought their energy, ideas, and creativity to this year's Philly Tech Week — thank you. You reminded us what's possible when a city chooses to lead differently. Stay connected with us and remain part of the movement. Let's keep building.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MACC has ‘25 hours a day', free to probe into KDN officers
PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has voiced his full support for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in carrying out its duties following the arrest of two Home Ministry (KDN) officers in an anti-graft operation, dubbed Op Outlander, recently. Saifuddin even said he would refrain from further comment, stressing his trust in the integrity of the investigation process. 'MACC has '25 hours a day' to go in and investigate. Let them do their job according to their responsibilities,' he told a press conference after the KDN monthly assembly here today. Saifuddin reiterated that this stance has been a consistent principle of his since the beginning of his tenure. On May 8, MACC confirmed the arrest of two KDN officers and one civilian in an operation conducted in Putrajaya. The arrests were linked to an investigation into alleged corruption involving the fast-tracking of citizenship status confirmation (PTW) applications. On another development, Saifuddin emphasised that legal action against individuals facing criminal charges, including foreigners, will be carried out in accordance with Malaysian law. Referring to former Goldman Sachs partner Tim Leissner from the United States, Saifuddin noted that legal proceedings have already begun under the Financial Monetary Act, and an Interpol Red Notice has been issued. 'If there is an allegation against someone, we act in accordance with the rule of law. We are a sovereign nation. Since he (Leissner) is a foreign national, we will use the appropriate legal channels like we always did,' he said. On May 7, The Wall Street Journal reported that Malaysia had filed an extradition request for Leissner in connection with his role in the 1MDB scandal. The Malaysian Government submitted the request to the United States Department of Justice in August 2024. Interpol placed Leissner on its Red Notice list last November, effectively alerting member countries to detain him if located.
