KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a remand order for the secretary of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) over alleged abuse of power involving the misappropriation of approximately RM4.2 million in NGO funds.
Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court approved a three-day remand for the suspect until February 7, 2026, following a MACC application before Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah this morning.
Sources said the male suspect, in his 40s, was detained at around 6pm yesterday while giving a statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
“Preliminary investigations found that the suspect, who also owns a food company, allegedly committed the act between 2022 and 2024.
“The suspect is believed to have approved and transferred approximately RM4.2 million of NGO funds into the accounts of two other companies for investment purposes, in which individuals within the NGO’s management are believed to have interests,” the source said.
The source added that the investigation is now focusing on elements of public fund misappropriation, as the NGO receives public donations for humanitarian missions in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Datuk Norhaizam Muhammad, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.— February 5, 2026