Two Malaysian Instructors Arrested for Bribes to Issue Certificates

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) has taken decisive action, arresting two instructors from a statutory body in Kuala Terengganu on suspicion of corruption. This move underscores Malaysia's commitment to upholding integrity within its institutions and ensuring that public services are delivered without illicit influence.

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Siasatan awal mendapati kedua-dua suspek disyaki bersubahat melakukan perbuatan tersebut pada tahun lalu dan wang rasuah yang diminta adalah sebagai balasan memberikan ‘kelulusan segera’ sijil kompetensi kepada setiap peserta kursus.

According to initial investigations, the two male suspects, aged between 20 and 40, are accused of conspiring to solicit and accept bribes totaling around RM30,000. The alleged motive was to expedite the issuance of competency certificates to course participants. This practice of demanding bribes for "immediate approval" not only undermines the credibility of the certification process but also potentially compromises the qualifications of individuals entering various professions.

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Kedua-dua suspek dipercayai menerima antara RM900 hingga RM1,500 bagi kira-kira 31 peserta dan wang rasuah diperoleh melalui transaksi pemindahan wang ke akaun bank peribadi milik masing-masing

The SPRM's investigation revealed that the instructors allegedly received between RM900 and RM1,500 for each participant, with payments facilitated through personal bank accounts. This method of transaction suggests a calculated effort to conceal the illicit activities. The commission is now meticulously examining whether this fraudulent scheme extends to a larger scale, possibly involving a review of all certificates issued by the relevant agency to ascertain their authenticity.

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Siasatan awal mendapati kedua-dua suspek disyaki bersubahat melakukan perbuatan tersebut pada tahun lalu dan wang rasuah yang diminta adalah sebagai balasan memberikan ‘kelulusan segera’ sijil kompetensi kepada setiap peserta kursus.

SPRM Terengganu Director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrests and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 16(a) of the SPRM Act 2009. The possibility of further arrests looms as the investigation progresses, indicating a thorough approach to uncovering the full extent of this corruption network. Utusan Malaysia will continue to monitor this developing story, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in all sectors of Malaysian public life.

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Siasatan awal mendapati kedua-dua suspek disyaki bersubahat melakukan perbuatan tersebut pada tahun lalu dan wang rasuah yang diminta adalah sebagai balasan memberikan ‘kelulusan segera’ sijil kompetensi kepada setiap peserta kursus.