THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded the secretary of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) on suspicion of abusing his power to embezzle funds amounting to approximately RM4.2 million.
The Putrajaya Magistrate's Court granted an application to remand the suspect for three days until February 7, 2026 after an application was made by the MACC before Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah this morning.
According to sources, the suspect, a man in his 40s, was arrested at about 6 pm yesterday while appearing to give a statement at the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya.
"Initial investigations found that the suspect, who is also the owner of a food company, is suspected of committing the act between 2022 and 2024.
"The suspect is believed to have approved and transferred NGO funds amounting to approximately RM4.2 million into the accounts of two other companies for investment purposes where individuals in the association's management are believed to have interests," said the sources.
The investigation is now focusing on the element of embezzlement of public funds, given that the NGO is an organisation that receives donations from the public for humanitarian missions in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Director of the MACC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division, Datuk Norhaizam Muhammad, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said that the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009. – February 5, 2026
