MACC extends remand for former CEO of Felda subsidiary

 The suspect is being investigated over alleged irregularities in the appointment of a developer for a Kuala Lumpur project.

The former CEO of a Felda subsidiary had initially been remanded for three days, ending today.

PETALING JAYA:

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a four-day remand extension for a former CEO of a Felda subsidiary over alleged misappropriation, abuse of power and corruption.

The extension order, from Sept 10 to 13, was issued by magistrate Ezrene Zakaria in Putrajaya this morning.

The application followed the expiration of the suspect’s initial three-day remand period, which began on Monday.

The investigation concerns alleged irregularities in the appointment of a developer for a project in Kuala Lumpur.

MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman said the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, which deals with receiving or offering a bribe as an inducement.

On Monday, the former CEO was remanded along with a former general manager of the statutory body, who holds the title of “Datuk”, believed to be linked to alleged abuse of power involving the appointment of a developer for a Kuala Lumpur project and the sale of Felda land for three days.

The arrests came weeks after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government would look into Felda’s problems following the release of a royal commission of inquiry report into Tabung Haji.

Last week, MACC opened seven investigation papers into alleged irregularities, abuse of power and corruption involving Felda and its subsidiary, Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd. - FMT