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Sabah NGO President Arrested for Alleged RM2 Million Fund Misappropriation
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Sabah NGO President Arrested for Alleged RM2 Million Fund Misappropriation

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A president of a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Sabah was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly misappropriating RM2 million in funds meant for building a cultural hall.
  • The suspect, in his 60s, is accused of misusing funds obtained from the Finance Ministry in 2022 for the project, proceeding without the approval of the NGO's Supreme Council.
  • He will be charged in the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Court on Thursday, facing charges under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.

A Sabah-based NGO president has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly embezzling approximately RM2 million. The funds were allocated for the construction of a cultural hall and gallery.

The suspect, a man in his 60s, was detained at the MACC Sabah office after arriving to provide a statement. Sources indicate the alleged misappropriation occurred in 2022. The NGO president is accused of submitting the application and personally overseeing the construction without the consent of the organization's Supreme Council.

Sabah MACC Director Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah confirmed the arrest. The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009. The suspect is scheduled to be charged in the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Court on Thursday.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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