KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a municipal council finance director in Melaka over suspicions of power abuse involving share investments worth approximately RM50 million.
According to the NST, the man in his 50s was detained at around 1pm today when he presented himself at the MACC office in Melaka to provide a statement.
“The suspect is believed to have committed the offence between 2020 and 2023 by appointing his wife, who works at a bank, as the investment agent for share investments amounting to approximately RM50 million.
“Initial investigations also found that the suspect is believed to have used public funds and trust funds without the approval of the authorised financial officer,” a source told the daily.
Melaka MACC director Adi Supian Shafie confirmed the arrest, stating that the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
He added that the suspect is expected to be brought before the Ayer Keroh Magistrates’ Court tomorrow for a remand application. – June 16, 2025