KUCHING: A general manager of a government agency was remanded for six days starting today (Jan 11) for allegedly abusing his power by appointing a company to provide souvenirs and preparation work for an appreciation ceremony worth RM27,800, for his own interest.
The remand order was issued by magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali.
The 58-year-old man was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday (Jan 10).
The case is being investigated under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine of five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000 whichever is higher, if convicted.
It is understood that the accused appointed a company to provide souvenirs and preparation work for an appreciation ceremony for a state government department in 2020.
