Terengganu Exco Member to be Charged with Abuse of Power
KUALA TERENGGANU, – A member of the Terengganu state executive council (Exco) detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will be formally charged in court tomorrow, .
The Exco member, a man in his 60s, is scheduled to appear at the Sessions Court here at 9:00 am, according to sources. Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the impending charges when contacted by Bernama, the Malaysian national news agency.
The arrest, which occurred on , stems from allegations that the Exco member abused his position to secure employment for his two children at two state government subsidiaries. He is also the chairman of the board of a company, and reportedly used that position in the alleged scheme.
The offenses are believed to have taken place in 2018 and 2020. The state assemblyman was detained after providing a statement at the MACC office in Kemaman.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the MACC is focusing on whether the Exco member directed that his children be hired, leveraging his authority within the state government. The investigation centers on potential conflicts of interest and the misuse of public office for personal gain.
The charges expected to be filed tomorrow will shed further light on the specifics of the allegations. The MACC is investigating the case under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
This development marks a significant escalation in a case that has drawn attention to issues of transparency and accountability within the Terengganu state government. The outcome of the court proceedings is likely to have broader implications for public trust and governance in the region.
The MACC has been increasingly active in investigating allegations of corruption at both the state and federal levels in recent years, signaling a renewed commitment to combating graft and promoting good governance. This case is the latest in a series of high-profile investigations targeting public officials.
Further updates will be provided as the case progresses through the court system. The MACC has not released any further details regarding the evidence gathered or the potential penalties faced by the accused.
