Madani MART(640?) - where is the money coming from? OPEN TENDER, Conflict of Interest when Deputy Minister a Trustee of Yayasan Madani? Something smells 'FISHY' with this PKR's foundation?

The government has no plan to introduce sundry shops similar to Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) after taking into account the cost as well as their failure in the past, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh. - Vibes, 15/3/2023

And now, our PM Anwar Ibrahim and his MADANI government is just repeating the same mistake done by Najib - by opening the MADANI Marts - and 640 are planned. We must ask where the monies are coming from to support this Yayasan Madani, headed by the same Fuziah Salleh. It is a PKR Foundation? 3 of the named Trustees are PKR members - including PM's Aide, PKR Youth Chief? 

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the first Madani Mart retail outlet in the country as part of the government’s initiative to help ease the cost of living. ...The Madani Mart initiative, led by Yayasan Madani, adopts a community retail concept, offering daily necessities at affordable prices and accessible locations....Madani Mart aims to open at least 640 outlets nationwide, with a target to ensure that each state constituency has at least one outlet. ... She(Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh) said the initiative did not involve direct government expenditure but was driven through a strategic collaboration model involving the public and private sectors, as well as Yayasan Madani. “Under a previous model, the government provided capital and paid for renovations and stock purchases. For Madani Mart, the government does not incur any capital outlay,” she told reporters, Bernama reported.

Now, it is worrisome, that  the Chairman and Founder & Trustee of The Madani Foundation is non other that the Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh herself...Yayasan Madani website

But, WHO owns the Foundation is a QUESTION MARK - and where did the Madani Foundation gets its money to OPEN and OPERATE a MART? 

In my opinion, it is a FOOLISH idea - for rather than opening a MART or a 'Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia' - it is better that the government expend monies in controlling the PRICE of certain basic items that are essential for living - Rice, Flour, Cooking Oil, Cooking Gas, Eggs, Bread, 1 meat/fish maybe and some vegetables > and then, it can be sold/distributed toALL sundry shops, markets and supermarkets at the same low price ... 

NOW, again this Anwar's government are setting up MADANI Marts - will it not affect the business of the small retailers/sundry shops > WHY is Anwar still trying to cause suffering to the smaller businesses - that are already struggling to survive..

Even, the SARA Aid, where monies deposited in our MyKad was discriminatory against the small businesses - who naturally were not even listed as 'participating companies' - see  SARA(STR) KP/IC - Why is the Anwar Madani Government 'destroying' small sundy shops? To use money, Malaysians have to go to certain shops and buy certain brands - so leaving their usual shops?

RHB views 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings as the prime beneficiary of the growing SARA initiative, as the preferred fiscal support programme, which should lead to earnings upside and further valuation rerating. ... “Our observation suggests 99SMART is garnering strong market share under the SARA programme, thanks to its entrenched store network and brand equity,” said RHB.RHB estimates that more than 1400 99SMART stores have been enrolled for SARA, out of a total of c.5700 stores listed on the MyKasih website. 99SMART is well-positioned to benefit from the rising disposable income of lower income groups, as well as the downtrading consumption trends as a result of elevated inflationary pressures. - Focus, 17/10/2025

But, PM Anwar, where did the increase in customers come from - how many small sundry shops in kampungs, Tamans, etc - suffered a LOSS of customers and business because of this Sara program. Them small business outlets also simply cannot afford to buy the additional equipment to read MyKads and use it even it was listed as a participating outlet. This small shops now accept payment by case - or in some cases allow customers to SCAN and pay (which is a much cheaper App).If you wanted to assist Malaysians, then send them the MONEY directly to their personal bank account - which they can take and use even in them small sundry shops.

Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) failed - so, why did Anwar now start the MADANI Mart program - who exactly is benefiting?

How can a Deputy Minister be in charge - unless it a government or Ministry program, where all profits flow back to the government? After next GE, most probably this 'MADANI Mart' initiative will also end... Will the Yayasan Madani be audited by the Auditor General - OR NO, because it is a 'private entity' ????

TELL US what was the LOSS incurred by the government for that failed Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) program? 

When you start a MADANI Mart - money need to be expended for staff, shelves, computers, cash machines, etc > and then will these MARTS be procuring the goods they market - from all producers or just from selected companies and Brands.  

More concerns about the MADANI Foundation - is a government Foundation. Oddly, all the BOARD of Trustees are PKR members - They are Muhammad Kamil Bin Abdul Munim(PKR Youth chief) and Ahmad Farhan Bin Fauzi(Political Secretary to the Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since December 2022) and Fuziah Salleh is also from PKR > WHERE did the money come from - since they already open the 1st MADANI Mart..

Today, they say that ' Madani Mart's licensing scheme will require those interested in setting up an outlet to pay licensing fees and royalties to Yayasan Madani >> Can they do this without some LAW like a Yayasan Madani law? Is Yayasan Madani under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry? 

Yayasan Madani is going into 'BUSINESS' - but it is not some existing business entiti - it is the Deputy Minister and 2 PKR persons? No matter what they say, they will in competition with all sundry shops, supermarkets, etc --- and they will also be in the DISTRIBUTION or 'middle man' business????

Was there an OPEN TENDER, or was YAYASAN Madani just chosen by Anwar? or by the Ministry? - with NO OPEN TENDER.

When the Deputy Minister is part of this BUSINESS ENTITY - is this not a CONFLICT OF INTEREST - as it ultimately will the MINISTRY that is monitoring it?

FIRST MADANI MART - who was the 'licensee' and how much LICENSING FEES was paid to Yayasan Madani?  

Which DISTRIBUTION CENTRE is going to provide 50% of the Inventory? Again, was there an OPEN TENDER before a 'Distribution Centre' was chosen for this profitable business - of supplying maybe up 600 Plus Madani MARTS in the future > and again items are sourced from WHOM - only selected producers and Brands OR all Malaysian producers or brands? Sourced from Malaysian companies? Bumiputra Companies? Multinational Companies? WILL THEY TELL US, OR WILL THEY COME BACK AND SAY WE ARE A 'PRIVATE ENTITY' SO WE DO NOT HAVE TO TELL THE GOVERNMENT ANYTHING... ???

Something smells FISHY - Malaysians need to look into it MORE > it maybe a new scandal waiting to happen - maybe it may be called Anwar's 'YAYASAN MADANI' scandal...

NOW, can other people also now form FOUNDATIONS(Yayasan) and do business - charging 'licensing fees' and ...?

Was this YAYASAN registered under the Companies Act, or the SOCIETIES Act? I wonder ... 

Yayasan Madani will dictate 50 percent of the inventory that all Madani Mart outlets must carry to ensure uniformity in goods supplied to the public.The compulsory items will be sourced from a distribution centre, which the foundation said will keep prices stable and reasonable.

Fuziah has assured that no government funds will be involved in Madani Mart.'  - so what is the SOURCE of the Yayasan Madani funds - noting they already managed to open MADANI Mart No.1 > did the money come from Fuziah,Muhammad Kamil and Ahmad Farhan own savings - Did Anwar give them a 'donation' for them to start? MAYBE, MACC should look into this 

AI says...Foundations in Malaysia are primarily registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLBG), the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department under the Trustee (Incorporation) Act 1952, or the Labuan Financial Services Authority (FSA) for offshore foundations. The choice of registration depends on whether the foundation is for general charitable purposes, private wealth management, or specific religious/social causes. So what is the YAYASAN MADANI for ? Business and profits? 

  

 

 

First Madani Mart opens in cost-cutting push

 Saturday, 04 Apr 2026

Community retail concept: Anwar, accompanied by Wan Rosdy (left), inspecting some of the goods on offer at the first Madani Mart outlet in Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan. — Bernama

KUANTAN: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched the first Madani Mart retail outlet in the country as part of the government’s initiative to help ease the cost of living.

The Prime Minister spent some time at the outlet in Indera Mahkota 8, Bandar Indera Mahkota, accompanied by Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

The Madani Mart initiative, led by Yayasan Madani, adopts a community retail concept, offering daily necessities at affordable prices and accessible locations.

Fuziah said Madani Mart represented a strategic approach in addressing cost-of-living challenges in a more comprehensive and targeted manner.

She said the initiative did not involve direct government expenditure but was driven through a strategic collaboration model involving the public and private sectors, as well as Yayasan Madani.

“Under a previous model, the government provided capital and paid for renovations and stock purchases. For Madani Mart, the government does not incur any capital outlay,” she told reporters, Bernama reported.

Fuziah said this model also created opportunities for local communities and entrepreneurs to participate.

Madani Mart aims to open at least 640 outlets nationwide, with a target to ensure that each state constituency has at least one outlet.

Separately, the Prime Minister met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) president and chairman of the board of directors Zou Jiayi to discuss the sustainable development agenda, covering the transition to green energy and empowerment of digital infrastructure and advanced technology.

“I spoke on the government’s priorities as outlined in the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on empowering renewable energy, improving energy efficiency and the development of a competitive and inclusive digital ecosystem,” he said in a social media post.

On private investment and regional economic integration, Anwar welcomed AIIB’s commitment to continue strengthening its role to boost strategic investments in Malaysia, particularly in high-value and high-impact sectors. - Star, 4/4/2026

Madani Mart licensors will pay royalties to foundation tied to deputy minister, PM's aides

Published:  Apr 5, 2026 10:58 AM

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Updated: 10:29 A

Madani Mart's licensing scheme will require those interested in setting up an outlet to pay licensing fees and royalties to Yayasan Madani - a foundation with strong links to the corridors of power.

The foundation was co-founded by Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh - who is also the chairperson - together with aides to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Kamil Abdul Munim and Ahmad Farhan Fauzi. The trio are the only listed trustees of the foundation.

According to an FAQ the foundation released, the licensing fees and royalties are reciprocation for training, support, performance monitoring, system management, and supply chain development that Yayasan Madani will provide to Madani Mart licensees.

How much the foundation is charging for licence fees and royalties was not disclosed.

Yayasan Madani's financial statements are also not public as of writing. The foundation was established in March 2024.

When contacted, Kamil said that the foundation will be releasing a statement answering questions regarding the licence fees and royalties, as well as related questions.

PKR Youth chief Kamil Abdul Munim

Malaysiakini has also contacted Fuziah for comment.

Madani Mart seeks to establish a chain of 640 stores across the country, selling goods at "rahmah" (friendly) prices. The first outlet launched by Anwar on Friday is in Kuantan - Fuziah's former parliamentary seat.

Fuziah has assured that no government funds will be involved in Madani Mart.

However, it will involve "strategic collaboration" between the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry, licence holders, and Yayasan Madani.

The foundation said the marts also seek to support public initiatives, including the government's Rahmah Sales programme.

Compulsory standardised items

The FAQ also stated that licensees are required to come up with 100 percent of the capital needed to establish an outlet.

Yayasan Madani will dictate 50 percent of the inventory that all Madani Mart outlets must carry to ensure uniformity in goods supplied to the public.

The compulsory items will be sourced from a distribution centre, which the foundation said will keep prices stable and reasonable.

On the Madani Mart website, the list of compulsory items includes rice, cooking oil, flour, sugar, instant noodles, 3-in-1 coffee, bread, canned food, eggs, bottled drinking water, soft drinks, frozen nuggets, sausages, fries, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, laundry and dish detergent.

Operators are allowed to pick their own suppliers for other goods.

Rafizi questions ministry’s involvement

Yesterday, PKR dissident Rafizi Ramli - who has been highly critical of Fuziah - raised concerns about Madani Mart because it involves collaboration with her ministry, which is also responsible for the Rahmah Sales.

Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli

"Rahmah Sales involves allocations of hundreds of millions of ringgit annually. Businesses compete intensely to become suppliers because when they sell to the government, they get normal prices, possibly even higher.

“But when the goods are sold to the public, each kilogramme (for example) is subsidised by the government.

“So, when Madani Mart is run by the ministry’s deputy minister (Fuziah), who is responsible for Rahmah Sales, there is a significant risk because that strategic collaboration creates potential issues,” he said. - Malaysiakini, 5/4/2026

 

Easter - The Call of Jesus to ACT against injustice must be followed - Because we stayed 'silent', we now all suffer the consequence of the US-Israel Illegal War on IRAN?

Jesus, today will be called a Human Rights Defender - who always spoke out against injustices, violation of human rights > and this led to his arrest, torture and execution on the CROSS by the powers of the day. TO be a Christian, means that we personally need to ACT against injustices and human rights violations - not just praying for peace.

 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Luke 6:46

Now, Palestine at the time of Jesus, was not Free and Independent - it was an OCCUPIED territory by the ROMAN Empire. 

Like West Bank today, the Romans gave the Palestinians certain limited powers to govern certain aspects. The Palestinians then could not EXECUTE anyone (or impose the Death Penalty) - and that is why in the Bible, the Chief priests had to go to Pontius Pilate(the Roman leader responsible of the religion) to get him to SENTENCE Jesus to Death - and so, Jesus ended up being sentenced to TORTURE followed by execution by crucifiction on the cross.

It was 'the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders,' that came and arrested Jesus...'Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest.' - it was   'the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law,..'

They wanted to EXECUTE or KILL Jesus, but they did not have the POWER to do so in Occupied Palestine - so they took Jesus to Pontius Pilate(the Roman in-charge)

Pilate then send him to HEROD as Galilee fell under Herod's Jurisdiction... 

On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. ⁷ When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 

But, after that Herod sends him back to Pilate - who despite finding no basis to sentence him to death, Pilate allowed Jesus to be tortured and then crucified...  

Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, ¹⁴ and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. ¹⁵ Neither has Herod,...

Pilate was 'weak' and rather than antagonizing the Jewish local leadership finally gave in - and Jesus ended up being crucified - hanged on the cross until death...

SO, we need to analyze what Jesus was doing that 'angered' the 'authorities' that ended with him being put to death? Well, Jesus was very VOCAL and public in his views HIGHLIGHTING wrongs and also the wrongdoers, and that angered especially certain Jewish... 

 “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. 

“Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former undone....

 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you love the most important seats in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplaces...

Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them. 

 “Woe to you, because you build tombs for the prophets, and it was your ancestors who killed them. ⁴⁸ So you testify that you approve of what your ancestors did; they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs. ⁴⁹ Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.’.. 

“Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.” When Jesus went outside, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions,  waiting to catch him in something he might say.

Jesus did NOT discriminate - he treated everyone as equals..

Even the ROMAN Centurion -  “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” ¹⁰ Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.

Samaritan(not Jew) as an example of good - The story of the Good Samaritan -  “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”³⁷ The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

Jesus, a Jewish, initiates conversation with a Samaritan woman, breaking taboos regarding ethnicity, gender, and social status.

A Samaritan(person of another religion) - When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

Woman of questionable repute - A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. ³⁸ As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.”...

A CORRUPT public officer - Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. ² A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy....When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” ⁶ So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”...But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. ¹⁰ For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Today, many claim to be followers of JESUS - but then they are NOT doing what Jesus wanted them to DO. - he wanted all his followers to follow his example > that means SPEAKING OUT against injustices - and also laying blame on the one's responsible. THUS, is it enough to around claiming that you are CHRISTIAN, if all you do is just PRAY? 

Take US President TRUMP, he claims to be a Christian > do you think what he does would be approved by Jesus?

As it was during the time of Jesus, there are still 'BAD' Jews and good Jews - and despite God's sending of so many prophets, and even JESUS - there still remains JEWS like those in the Zionist Regime. Some sadly regard non-JEWS as not people of concern - More than 70,000 have been killed in Gaza, Iran, Lebanon...

It is sad that some Christians support ISRAEL - because of the Bible, and the fact they were paid special attention - RETHINK - Some JEWS are good, but some JEWS like the Zionist regime is not ... we should oppose those JEWS that do wrong, and thus our objection now is NOT against all Jews(a religion) - but only the Zionist Regime, and their supporters... 

There was NO COUNTRY named Israel - but after World War II, some pushed for an Israel State - and it was created by the United Nations, BUT without any consultation or REFERENDUM of the people who had been living in the area - the question whether they want/agree that their land be divided into 2 > A Palestinian State and an Israeli State - So, the peoples' right to SELF DETERMINATION was violated - worse not by some State, but the UNITED NATIONS itself.

Then, what did the NEW State of Israel do? It took the 'broom' and started trying to RID of all non-Jews, and seize their homes and property >   

The Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe," refers to the 1948 violent displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during the creation of Israel. Over 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled, losing their homes and land.

The UN had made a GRAVE MISTAKE because they never foresaw that the new State of Israel will do this > GET rid of the original inhabitants of the land unjustly - it is only after that UN passed resolutions condemning the expulsion of non-Jews, and urging their RETURN and restoration of the property/land - so many UN Resolutions about this, against the building of 'illegal' Jewish settlements > but it has continued, and Israel had not complied with UN demands - and the UN failed to take needed actions (WHY? Because most of the time US, UK and other UN permanent member States will prevent UN Resolutions against Israel by abusing their VETO power).

Would Jesus approve of Israel's actions - the answer is 'NO' - even if a new State of Israel was formed according to law, he will demand EQUALITY for all persons in the land, no persecution based only religion. Remember, before this, Palestine(including where Israel is) was a multi-religious community - Muslims, Jews and Christians and they lived in harmony for centuries... Zionism came in with the migrants who came to Israel - some not all). 

Years later, we saw a similar 'genocidal' act when Myanmmar caused the 'expulsion' of Rohingya - More than 750,000 Rohingya Muslims fled Myanmar. Today, that number is over 1.2 million Rohingya are displaced. Today, the number of Palestinian refugees, including descendants, is estimated at over 8 million.

Israel then started OCCUPYING land beyond its 1947 UN defined Borders - What is Israel's AGENDA - expand its BORDERS, then expel NON-Jewish population, then annex these lands to be part of Israel? WHY did Israel even attack IRAN - Iran had never attacked any of its neighbors - and only historically did defend when attacked?

As Christians - we must CONDEMN the US-Israel war on IRAN - because it was clear violation of the United Nations Charter, and International Law.

We must CONDEMN US for attacking IRAN, when the US and Iran were in the midst of negotiations - when US 'surprisingly attacked' without notice.

IRAN's action, thus far may be justified as a RIGHT TO DEFEND itself, under the UN Charter - given also that they have been primarily targeting US military bases and interest in the Gulf States >  but this war is now affecting the whole world > thus we should call on US and Israel to immediately STOP this war - and then IRAN would follow. Asking IRAN to stop first is UNREASONABLE if US and Israel will continue bombardment.

Israel(can it be trusted/), even after entering a CEASEFIRE agreement, have continued breaching it's commitment/obligation. Hence, it is DIFFICULT to Trust Israel when it comes to an 'CEASEFIRE' agreements.. 

As of late March 2026, more than 600–670 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes since the ceasefire agreement took effect in October 2025. Despite the truce,intermittent Israeli military operations have continued, resulting in hundreds of fatalities, bringing the total conflict death toll to over 72,000.

IRAN too does not trust US - because last year in the midst of 'NEGOTIATIONS', US attacked Iran, and the same thing happened again this year. 

Rightly, the UNITED NATIONS should come in, in the person of  António Guterres the current Secretary-General of the United Nations,should initiate and end this WAR. UN also may need to be willing to deploy UN forces to end this war - and if US,Israel and/or Iran violates any agreement towards peace - UN must be ever ready to take action even against the US?

It might be of interest to consider what the Roman Catholic Pope Leo has been saying about this 'illegal' WAR 

Pope Leo delivered an unusually forceful message on Sunday, stating that God rejects the prayers of leaders who initiate wars and possess "hands full of blood", as the conflict in Iran entered its second month. Speaking to tens of thousands gathered in St Peter's Square for Palm Sunday, the celebration that inaugurates the holiest week of the year for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics leading up to Easter, the pontiff asserted that Jesus cannot be invoked to justify any form of warfare. "This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war," Leo, the first U.S. pope, told crowds in brilliant sunshine...."(Jesus) does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them, saying: 'Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood'," he said, citing a Bible passage. - Independent, 29/3/2026

Pope Leo has said aeroplanes should be “carriers of peace” and that aerial bombardments should be banned, in his latest condemnation of war amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran...“Airplanes should always be carriers of peace, never of war. No one should be afraid that threats of death and destruction might come from the sky,” Leo said. He did not specifically refer to the war on Iran. Guardian, 23/3/2026

Pope Leo spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him to “reopen all paths of dialogue” to end the Iran war, the Vatican said. The pope, who has emerged as a sharp critic of the regional conflict, also urged Herzog to protect civilians and promote respect for international and humanitarian law, the Vatican added. - Algemenier, 3/4/2026

AS Christians, we must be reminded that silence is not an option - We have to ACT ...  

⁴⁶ “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? ⁴⁷ As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. ⁴⁸ They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ⁴⁹ But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” 

Sadly, many people choose not to bother. They shut their eyes, close their ears...and simply do not bother about anything...and that is WRONG. They are only concerned about their own well-being, and their own families and maybe their own business/jobs > thus not bothered about what happens to other people, in other countries,... this is wrong, for we need to be CONCERNED about every human person, the environment, etc.

The unlawfully commenced Iran War started by US and Israel is TODAY affecting everyone - we feel it with the increase in fuel/gas prices, and an increased cost of living...

The TIME to ACT, as shown by Jesus through his example is NOW.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE 

 

 

Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire

By Angelo Amante

 

March 15, 20267:12 PM GMT+7Updated March 15, 2026

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VATICAN CITY, March 15 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made an impassioned plea on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire ​in the expanding Iran war, lamenting "atrocious violence" that he said had ‌killed thousands of non-combatants and caused suffering across the region.

 

As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, ​stability and peace that the peoples of the region long for.

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"For  ​two weeks, the peoples of the Middle East have been ⁠suffering the atrocious violence of war," the pope said at his weekly Angelus ​prayer in St. Peter's Square.

 

"In the name of Christians in the Middle East ​and of all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict: Cease fire!" Pope Leo said.

IDEA THAT WAR SOLVES PROBLEMS IS 'ABSURD'

Leo added that ​the situation in Lebanon - ravaged by a war between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese ​group Hezbollah - was also a cause of "great concern".

 

"I hope for paths of dialogue that can ‌support ⁠the country's authorities in implementing lasting solutions to the serious crisis currently underway, for the common good of all the Lebanese people," the pope said.

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During a visit to a Rome parish later, the pope said war could never ​resolve problems and hit ​out at people ⁠who invoke God to justify killings.

 

"Today many of our brothers and sisters in the world are suffering because of ​violent conflicts, caused by the absurd claim that problems and ​disagreements can ⁠be resolved through war, when instead we must engage in unceasing dialogue for peace," he said during his homily.

 

"Some even go so far as to invoke ⁠the name ​of God to justify these choices of ​death, but God cannot be enlisted by darkness. Rather, He always comes to bring light, hope and ​peace to humanity."

Reporting by Angelo Amante; Editing by Aidan Lewis and Andrew Heavens - Reuters, 15/3/2026

 

Dusuki - wrongful exercise of prosecution powers - charged for murder, when others RTA crime, Charging b4 determining sufficient evidence - Why prosecutor's power must be subject to challenge in court?

During the premiership of Anwar Ibrahim - Dusuki is the 3rd Public Prosecutor (highest rate of change of prosecutors). Now the PM has the power to appoint and remove a Public Prosecutor at any time and that is a PROBLEM - PP then may be threatened to do as PM wants, OR ELSE - that is why we need SECURITY FOR TENURE (until retirement age), and the removal of the Public Prosecutor must be made to be as difficult as it is to remove a Judge.

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Many Malaysians are concerned that Public Prosecutors may not be INDEPENDENT - and may be using or abusing their powers to appease the PM or Government - the DNAA of Zahid, the sudden unnecessary NFA announcement that led to Zahid now applying for an acquittal, the withdrawal of the appeal against acquittal of Zahid, the charging of GISBH under SOSMA, etc - TIME to enact laws that allows prosecutor's action to be subject to Judicial Review, etc - so Courts can determine whether Public Prosecutor did wrong or not..

Second, the court may review the exercise of prosecutorial power to determine whether it has contravened constitutional rights. Consider a situation where X and Y were both caught by the police with 5 kg of cocaine prohibited under the Misuse of Drugs Act; however, the Prosecution chooses to charge X with a capital offence which attracts the death penalty (say, trafficking in A kg of drugs) while charging Y with a lesser offence (say, trafficking in only B kg of drugs).[23] The unequal treatment of these persons may potentially constitute an abuse of the prosecutorial discretion, as well as a violation of Article 12(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law.  - Judicial Review of Prosecutorial Decisions by Fun Wei Xuan, Joel

This possible wrongful exercise of prosecution powers and discretion may have happened when the ACCUSED is charged for MURDER, when in many similar cases, they are just charged for a Road Transport Act violation. The speed in which he was charged makes one ask whether prosecution had already completed investigation, and procurred sufficient evidence which prosecution verily beliefs in sufficient to prove a prima facie case, or guilt beyond reasonable doubt > Prosecutor CANNOT charge anyone before this. 

DUSUKI (Malaysia's Public Prosecutor/Attorney General) may have made a MISTAKE when he charged the drunk driver for MURDER, and also for drug consumption, to which the accused already pleaded GUILTY to the drug charges.

There are MANY killing charges - MURDER, Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder, causing death by negligence...

When it comes to MURDER (death is caused is done with the intention of causing death), for culpable homicide (doing anything which he intends or knows to be likely to cause death) - the problem arises in proving INTENTION - more so when someone is drunk or under the influence of drugs... 

The mistake was for charging him also for drugs as well - which he pleaded guilty > so that is now a SERIOUS HURDLE for prosecution to prove INTENTION or even to prove that he intends or knows to be likely to cause death... will a person under the influence of drugs or alcohol have the capacity to form INTENTION or even know that he is likely to cause death?

Separately, Saktygaanapathy pleaded guilty to a charge of self‑administering drugs believed to be benzodiazepines and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), SH reported. The offence was allegedly committed at the Narcotics Office of the Klang District Police Headquarters at 3.30pm the same day.

The charge confirms that he was under the influence of drugs when the accident happened. Was there a mental evaluation conducted to determine even at the police station that he was capable of having the needed INTENTION to kill, or that he did KNOW his actions would cause death - this should be standard operating procedure...

2nd ISSUE

The public prosecutor can only charge anyone for a crime in court ONLY if investigation was complete, and the prosecutor verily believes that he can at least prove in court a PRIMA FACIE case, or better that the person is GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt - this is a settled legal principle. The legal principle as to when one should be CHARGED, Arrested and released on Police Bail - The Case of PP v Tan Kim San, judgement of late Supreme Court Judge Harun Mahmud Hashim

The principle is that a person should not be charged in Court until the investigation into the case against him has been completed and there is prima facie evidence to prosecute him of the charge. In other words, a person should not be put in peril of a criminal trial unless the prosecution is able to prove the case against him. To do otherwise is an injustice.

Yes, we know that he was the driver, when the man was killed - To charge for MURDER, has evidence been acquired by Prosecution that he intended to kill the deceased - if YES, then can charge for MURDER, OR did he know that his action may cause the death of someone (Culpable Homicide Not Amounting To Murder),...If NOT, no one should be CHARGED until investigation is completed and the prosecutor has secured the EVIDENCE required...

Was even the vehicle involved investigated to determine that there was NO mechanical failures (like brakes not working, steering wheel jammed, etc..) because then liability may lie with some other maybe the car manufacturer, or some law enforcement duty bound to check that vehicles are road worthy)  

So, did the Public Prosecutor violate this principle, when he speedily charged the driver for MURDER?

Was it because of 'public pressure' - well, a Public Prosecutor should not be affected by public pressure or even government pressure - he acts PROFESSIONALLY, and will not allow mere feelings or 'bias' to affect him.

THUS, if DUSUKI charged someone for MURDER to appease the Public and/or the Government, he certainly does not QUALIFY to remain Public Prosecutor??? 

3rd ISSUE 

Why was he charged for MURDER when perpetrators in similar cases were not - they ended up being charged for the offence under Section 41 Road Transport Act?   

Section 41 Road Transport Act 1987 -  Causing death by reckless or dangerous driving 

(1) Any person who, by the driving of a motor vehicle on a road recklessly or at a speed or in a manner which having regard to all the circumstances (including the nature, condition and size of the road, and the amount of traffic which is or might be expected to be on the road) is dangerous to the public, causes the death of any person shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not more than ten years and a fine of not less than twenty thousand ringgit and not more than fifty thousand ringgit and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment for a term of not less than ten years and not more than fifteen years and a fine of not less than fifty thousand ringgit and not more than one hundred thousand ringgit. 

 Several have raised this issue..

MP Rayer  

However, Rayer raised concerns over another fatal accident on Feb 9 in Batu Gajah, Perak, which claimed the lives of three family members - SR Sarala Devi, 34; G Sarasbathy Gopal, 65; and three-year-old S Shaastikka.

He recalled that in that case, the driver of a Toyota Hilux, who was also believed to be under the influence of THC, was probed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (RTA) 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

And lawyer Lateefah Koya

When contacted, lawyer Latheefa Koya echoed the demand for an explanation, citing another case against lorry driver Rudi Zulkarnain, who was charged on May 16 last year under Section 41 of the RTA for causing the death of nine FRU constables. 

GOOD QUESTION - and maybe PP DUSUKI can answer...

WHY so fast - accident/death happened on 29/3/2026, and he got charged so fast on 1/4/2026 - what about the case Rayer mentioned, have the alleged perpetrator been CHARGED yet? 

There should be NO DISCRIMINATION - all should be treated equally - Let's look at other similar accidents, how was the alleged perpetrator dealt with.

There is a 'PROBLEM' in Malaysia now - some who committed crimes are not being charged - WHY?  

Driver at centre of viral Klang crash faces murder charge, pleads guilty to drug offence

The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence. — Bernama pic

By Malay Mail

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2026 11:26 AM MYT

KLANG, April 1 — The driver at the centre of a viral crash that hurled a motorcyclist onto another car was brought before the Magistrates’ Court here today to face a murder charge and a separate drug offence.

According to Sinar Harian (SH), R. Saktygaanapathy, 28, nodded to indicate he understood when the murder charge was read before Magistrate A. Karthiyayini. No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

He is accused of murdering Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33, on Jalan Raya Barat at 11.47am on March 29.

The charge is framed under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years. If the death sentence is not imposed, the law requires no fewer than 12 strokes of the cane.

Separately, Saktygaanapathy pleaded guilty to a charge of self‑administering drugs believed to be benzodiazepines and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), SH reported.

The offence was allegedly committed at the Narcotics Office of the Klang District Police Headquarters at 3.30pm the same day.

That charge was brought under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 or a maximum two years’ imprisonment upon conviction.

Deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin conducted the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented. - Malay Mail, 1/4/2026

 

Suspend Azam Baki NOW Pending Investigation to Reduce Risk of Tampering of Evidence - don't wait until term ends in May?

 

Media Statement – 2/4/2026

Suspend Azam Baki NOW Pending Investigation to Reduce Risk of Tampering of Evidence

Azam Baki, the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must be immediately suspended pending completion of the investigation on the shareholding and the ‘corporate mafia’ scandal that alleged abuse of power by MACC officers.

It is foolhardy not to immediately suspend, and deny Azam physical or even remote access to MACC as he is now a suspect, that may have committed crimes, or maybe involved in crimes. The capacity and the possibility of tampering with evidence must be eliminated. Likewise, all other MACC officers who are suspected to be involved in crimes being investigated must also be immediately suspended temporarily until investigations are completed.

Suspension pending completion of investigation is a temporary, neutral action where any suspected wrongdoer or criminal is removed from the workplace for the purpose of investigation. It is not a disciplinary action itself or proof of guilt.  The purpose is to allow for an impartial/independent investigation while keeping the workplace safe, evidence secure and/or preventing any interference with the investigation.

Azam Baki is CHIEF not a mere employee

Azam Baki is not a mere employee or a public officer, but the Chief Commissioner of MACC, and as such he has ‘great power’ and/or influence over all of his subordinates, and access to all matters within MACC – and will be in a position of being able to tamper or ‘disappear’ any evidence that may implicate him and/or others of crimes.

Initially, it was thought that the Cabinet was just investigating Azam Baki’s shareholding – to determine whether at any time he committed an employment misconduct because he owned more that RM100,000 worth of shares, but this has been recently clarified by the Minister.

Azam Being Investigated on both ‘The Corporate Mafia’ Issue, Not Simply About his having more than RM100,000 Shares

Doubts resolved, when on 1/4/2026, it was reported in the media that the investigation is not just about Azam’s shareholding value, but also about the corporate mafia scandal.

‘Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into alleged corporate manipulation linked to MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings and claims of a “corporate mafia”, are ongoing and will be made public in due course. He emphasised that the inquiry must be thoroughly completed before any further action can be considered…

“As clarified by the AMLA this past Monday, the investigation is still ongoing. It is therefore essential to ensure the inquiry is fully completed before any further action is taken,” he said during the ministry’s weekly press conference here today…

Fahmi also said following guidance from the Cabinet, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, any announcements will be made once the two aspects of the investigation have been completed...’ (Malay Mail, 1/4/2026)

The Minister was probably referring to the investigations by Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing (AMLA) investigation unit. “This case involves several people suspected of committing money laundering offences through various methods, including the acquisition or ownership of publicly listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, as well as private companies,” he (AMLA investigation unit chief Fazlisyam Abd Majid) said at a press conference here today. (FMT, 30/3/2026).

If that be the case, then should not have Azam and other MACC officers suspected rightly be suspended right from the start of that AMLA investigations pending the completion of investigation?

The risk of tampering/destroying evidence is real

The risk of tampering/destroying evidence even in the custody of law enforcement is REAL – remembering also how the Malaysian former spy probably got a DNAA because of this.

‘The [3 MACC] officers, who were detained last week, had allegedly stolen a portion of US$6 million (S$8.1 million) seized from the former director-general of the Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO), Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid. Some of the stolen cash was replaced with counterfeit currency.’ (Straits Times, 20/9/2021). As a result, the former spy ended up with a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA).

In this case, the suspect is the Chief of MACC, and hence the ability and the risk of tampering with evidence is so much higher.

Rightly, Azam and/or other MACC officers suspected who were being investigated should have been suspended, and their physical and/or virtual access to MACC denied right from the point the AMLA unit started investigations until investigations are completed, and they are found to be innocent.

PM Should Not Be Involved Because of possible ‘Conflict of Interest’?

With regard the Prime Minister, MADPET (Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture) believes, that since the MACC comes under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister’s Department, and the PM also is the one who chose Azam Baki as the MACC Chief Commissioner, he should best not be involved in this particular investigation or related matters, by reason of possible ‘conflict of interest’ issues.

How Can MACC Independently Investigate Offences Under the MACC Act?

Some offences may come under the jurisdiction of the MACC, not the police, and thus only the MACC can reasonably investigate such offences under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.

As such, MADPET proposes that some other, preferably not from MACC, be appointed in the interim to carry out the duties of the MACC Chief Commissioner so that offences under the MACC Act can also be investigated independently. Other officers, from other law enforcement bodies, should also be assigned to the MACC for this purpose. When it comes to the ‘corporate mafia’, there is still uncertainty as to which MACC officers may have been involved.

Justice must be not only be done, but must be seen to be done. As such, there must be independent investigation and prosecutions, and certainly alleged suspects should never be involved in the investigations.

It is fundamental that only law enforcement and the prosecution are responsible for acting independently when laws are broken.

The Prime Minister and/or the Cabinet should not be in any way be involved in deciding how an alleged crime is investigated or not investigated. It is also not the role of the Chief Secretary to the Government. We have laws, that already imposes duties of law enforcement to investigate when laws are broken.

If others, including the Prime Minister, Minister and even public officers, are involved, they open themselves to possible allegations of crimes of interference and/or obstruction of justice including the Obstruction of investigation (sec. 48 MACC Act) and the crime of obstructing any public servant in the discharge of his public functions (sec. 186 Penal Code).

Anyone who breaks the law will be treated equally, irrespective of the position he/she may hold. This is guaranteed by Article 8 of the Federal Constitution, when it says ‘(1) All persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law.’ This means that no one is above the law, and no one will receive any ‘special treatment’ liked delayed investigation and/or prosecution’ just because of the position he/she holds.

Azam Baki’s term ends in about a month on 5/5/2026, but this should never impact considerations of whether to suspend him pending investigations or not. He should have been suspended as soon as AMLA started investigating the ‘corporate media’, and now, he must be immediately be suspended pending end of investigation. The concern is tampering with evidence.

Charles Hector

For and on behalf of MADPET (Malaysians Against Death Penalty and Torture)

 

 

 

Fahmi: MACC investigation into Azam Baki’s shareholdings, ‘corporate mafia’ claims to be made public

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into the shareholdings of Tan Sri Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, is still ongoing. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

By Anis Zalani

Wednesday, 01 Apr 2026 6:15 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the investigation into alleged corporate manipulation linked to MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholdings and claims of a “corporate mafia”, are ongoing and will be made public in due course.

He emphasised that the inquiry must be thoroughly completed before any further action can be considered.

“As clarified by the AMLA this past Monday, the investigation is still ongoing. It is therefore essential to ensure the inquiry is fully completed before any further action is taken,” he said during the ministry’s weekly press conference here today.

He then said that updates on the investigation may be disclosed publicly, but any further steps remain subject to the Cabinet’s decision should they determine at any point that the investigation has reached a stage where additional action is necessary.

Fahmi also said following guidance from the Cabinet, particularly Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, any announcements will be made once the two aspects of the investigation have been completed.

“The matter has been entrusted to the Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, who will oversee the implementation of the necessary procedures,” he added.

Yesterday, it was reported that the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will take action against Bloomberg over its claims that Anwar Ibrahim interfered in the disclosure of findings concerning Azam Baki shareholdings.

Shamsul Azri also dismissed the foreign news agency’s March 30 report, which alleged that the prime minister had instructed a special committee to delay the release of the investigation into Azam Baki. - Malay Mail, 1/4/2026

Victor Chin arrested, freed on bail in money laundering probe

3 days ago

FMT Reporters

Bukit Aman’s Amla investigation unit chief Fazlisyam Abd Majid says the businessman 'may be recalled if necessary'.

Bukit Aman’s Amla investigation unit chief Fazlisyam Abd Majid said Victor Chin was detained in December last year and has since been released on police bail. (MMAG pic)

PETALING JAYA:

Police have confirmed that businessman Victor Chin was among 10 people detained on suspicion of involvement in money laundering activities under Ops Viking.

The operation was conducted between Oct last year and Jan 13 this year, said Bukit Aman Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing (Amla) investigation unit chief Fazlisyam Abd Majid, Bernama reported.

Fazlisyam said Chin was detained in December last year and has since been released on police bail although he may be recalled if necessary.

He said the other six men and three women, believed to be directly linked to the investigation, had also been released on bail. Another 40 have been called in to provide statements.

“This case involves several people suspected of committing money laundering offences through various methods, including the acquisition or ownership of publicly listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, as well as private companies,” he said at a press conference here today.

Fazlisyam highlighted that the operation resulted in the freezing and seizure of various assets, including eight properties, 32 vehicles, 1,100 shares in two private limited companies, Central Depository System (CDS) accounts totalling RM323,588,293, trading accounts amounting to RM64,246,417, and 404 bank accounts holding RM85,624,528.

Fazlisyam said the operation was launched in Oct last year based on intelligence on money laundering activities dating back to 2018.

A formal investigation opened on Oct 25.

He said all parties suspected of being directly or indirectly involved in managing funds derived from unlawful activities are under investigation.

The probe is being carried out under Section 27B and Section 29B of the Moneylenders Act 1951, Section 176 of the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and Section 221 of the Companies Act 2016.

On March 16, the police confirmed that they had raided several premises belonging to Chin, who is alleged to be involved in corporate manipulation linked to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Separately, Fazlisyam noted that authorities have not received any report regarding Chin’s claim that an MP had demanded RM10 million to assist in resolving the corporate manipulation issue. - FMT, 30/3/2026

Three Malaysian graft busters detained for allegedly stealing funds in case involving former spy chief

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Former Malaysian spy chief Hasanah Abdul Hamid was charged in 2018 with criminal breach of trust, but was later granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in the High Court.

Published Sep 20, 2021, 04:54 PM

KUALA LUMPUR - Three Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers have been arrested for allegedly misappropriating funds connected to a case involving the country's former spymaster, further tarnishing the image of the agency.

 

The officers, who were detained last week, had allegedly stolen a portion of US$6 million (S$8.1 million) seized from the former director-general of the Malaysian External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO), Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid. Some of the stolen cash was replaced with counterfeit currency.

 

The former spy chief was charged in 2018 with criminal breach of trust involving RM50.4 million (S$16.3 million) belonging to the government.

 

But in April, she was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in the High Court. This means that she can be hauled up to court again if fresh evidence arises.

 

During investigations into her case, the MACC had seized cash and other belongings from her.

A source told The Straits Times that the three suspects were part of a "special team" assigned to probe into the allegations of power abuse and malpractice involving the former MEIO chief.

 

"They belong to a very 'exclusive' team. It's a known fact among the agency's investigating officers that they have a close relationship with the chief," the source said, referring to MACC chief Azam Baki.

 

The arrest of the anti-graft busters came to light after a blog called Edisi Siasat posted an entry revealing the details on Sept 18.

 

It claimed that Madam Hasanah had gone to retrieve the money, only to discover that a portion had been replaced with fake notes, prompting her to file a police report.

 

But Malaysia's Criminal Investigation Department chief Abd Jalil Hassan on Monday (Sept 20) said in a statement that he had yet to receive any police report regarding the alleged abuse of power and misappropriation of funds.

 

All three suspects were said to have been remanded by the commission for six days from Sept 14, according to the blog, which questioned why their case was being treated as an internal investigation instead of a police case.

 

Responding to the blog's revelations, the commission confirmed that it has arrested three of its officers to assist in investigations into allegations of abuse of power and malpractice in the case of a former department head.

 

"The three officers were brought before the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court and remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code for six days from Sept 14 to Sept 19, 2021," it said in a statement.

 

It added that a thorough investigation is under way.

 

"MACC would like to emphasise that the commission will not compromise or protect any of its officers involved in any criminal act and will take appropriate action if the act is true," the MACC said.

 

This is not the first time that the MACC has found itself embroiled in a scandal involving its own.

 

On June 15, an MACC officer was charged with allegedly conspiring with another man to receive RM100,000 in cash to shield an individual from being investigated under the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001.

 

In April, two MACC officials were among 12 enforcement officers nabbed by the Malaysian police for their alleged links with Malaysian fugitive businessman Nicky Liow Soon Hee.

 

Liow, 33, who is wanted for alleged money laundering and organised crime activities, is said to have ties to convicted Hong Kong triad boss Wan Kuok-Koi, also known as Broken Tooth.... Straits Times, 20/9/2021