KUALA LUMPUR — New information has come to light that a high-ranking official from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over allegations of receiving unauthorised allowances.
The investigation was initiated following a tip-off, with the official accused of accepting extra payments not approved by BAM’s board members.
A source yesterday revealed to Scoop that the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 — such acts constitute an abuse of power, involving decisions or actions by a public or government body member to benefit themselves, relatives, or associates.
If convicted, the offence carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a minimum fine of RM10,000 or five times the value of the bribe, whichever is higher.
“Yes, an investigation has been opened involving a high-ranking BAM board member suspected of receiving unauthorised allowances. MACC is currently looking into the matter,” the source confirmed.
Earlier last week, MACC officers were spotted at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara as part of the probe.
Neither MACC nor BAM has released an official statement on the issue. — December 3, 2024