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New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- 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
21-07-2025
- 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.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Sabah MACC offers cash rewards to civil servants for reporting graft
KOTA KINABALU: Civil servants who report cases of graft that lead to prosecution are entitled to claim monetary rewards equivalent to the value of bribery offered or received, said Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Its director, Datuk Karunanithy Y. Subbiah, said this move is in tandem with the state policy since 2011, which aims to boost integrity and courage among public service workers and encourage reports of any form of graft. 'If any civil servants make a report to the MACC of alleged corruption, be it offering or receiving, which leads to the case being investigated and prosecution made, then the case will be evaluated by a state-level committee to decide on the monetary reward,' he said. He said this to media personnel after an Integrity Seminar for public service here on Thursday (July 3). Karunanithy said this committee was chaired by him, along with representatives from the Audit Department and the Sabah Civil Service Department. He said a recommendation on the value would be made before it was presented to the central committee for a suitable reward to be determined. 'The reward is usually on a dollar-to-dollar basis, whereby the cash money is equivalent to the offered bribe money,' he stated. 'For example, if a civil servant is offered RM10,000 and reports this to the authorities, then the amount would be suggested as the reward,' said Karunanithy. However, for cases involving small amounts such as RM100, the minimum award for consideration is RM500, he said. According to Karunanithy, in addition to cash compensation, the civil servant would also receive an official certificate of appreciation for their commitment to upholding integrity within the public sector. He stated that this reward mechanism only applies to public servants who are offered bribes and make formal reports to the MACC, and not to those who act as public whistleblowers. According to Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009, it is compulsory for any individual who knows of any form of graft to report it to the MACC. Failure to do so is a crime. On related matters, he said a total of RM54,850 in reward money was given to civil servants in Sabah in 2023. Karunanithy said out of this amount, RM52,850 was awarded to policemen and RM2,000 to immigration personnel. He said the police force was the most active in reporting graft, but only one state agency, the Wildlife Department, has made a report thus far. He also shared a case where a civil servant received a money-filled envelope discreetly from an unknown individual, who, out of honesty, surrendered the money directly to the MACC for action to be taken against the offender.
Sinar Daily
23-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Another assemblyman arrested in Sabah mining licence graft case
According to sources, the suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested at 9.30am this morning when he appeared to give a statement at the Sabah MACC office. 23 Jun 2025 05:35pm The Sabah MACC has arrested another state assemblyman on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling approximately RM150,000 in connection with the issuance of a mining license in the state. KUALA LUMPUR - The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another state assemblyman on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling approximately RM150,000 in connection with the issuance of a mining license in the state. According to sources, the suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested at 9.30 am this morning when he appeared to give a statement at the Sabah MACC office. "The suspect, who is also an assistant minister, is believed to have committed the act around 2023 and 2024. "The investigation also found that the suspect had allegedly requested and received a bribe worth approximately RM150,000 from an individual with the title Datuk, supposedly to help manage the application for a mining license in the state," he said. Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki when contacted confirmed the arrest and said that the case is being investigated under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that the suspect was released after his statement was taken on MACC bail of RM50,000 with one surety and will be charged in the near future. Earlier on June 18, MACC was reported to have detained a businessman and an assemblyman with the title of 'datuk' on suspicion of requesting and receiving bribes involving the same issue. The two were later released on bail of RM100,000 and RM50,000 respectively after giving statements. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
22-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Ex-association secretary to be charged for submitting fake documents to Sabah CM
KOTA KINABALU: A former association secretary has been arrested for allegedly submitting false documents in an application for a special allocation from the Sabah Chief Minister. The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained the suspect, a man in his 50s, at 9.40am today when he arrived at the MACC office here to give a statement. In a statement, the MACC said the man had requested an allocation of RM85,000, purportedly for the construction of an office for the association in the district where he was employed. "The suspect, who is also a headmaster, is believed to have submitted falsified documents in his application for special funding to build the association's office in the district where he worked. He has since been suspended from duty. "The suspect had previously faced eight charges at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Sessions Court on May 21, 2024 under Sections 471 and 107(c) of the Penal Code. The trial is currently ongoing." Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect is expected to be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Sessions Court tomorrow morning under Section 18 of the MACC Act.
