‘Dato Malik’ to be released on bail tomorrow

 

Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, better known as ‘Dato Malik’, was detained this morning. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, better known as “Dato Malik”, will be released on bail tomorrow morning.

He was arrested earlier today by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

A source close to Malik told FMT: “He will be released tomorrow at 8am.”

The source said Malik was “doing all right” and that he was cooperating with the anti-graft agency.

“The MACC is handling the case professionally.”

Malik was detained this morning under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla).

Malik is the founder and chairman of Malik Group of Companies, which comprises Malik Streams Corporation Sdn Bhd, Malik Maju Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Properties Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Antenna Movies Sdn Bhd and Malik Streams Production & Distribution.

He is well known for bringing artistes from India to perform Tamil concerts in Malaysia. - FMT