KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has arrested a male public servant, believed to be in his 50s.
He is suspected of abusing his power by recommending two family members as beneficiaries of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) housing program, despite claims of ineligibility.
According to sources, the suspect was detained around 9:50 AM on Monday while providing a statement at the MACC office in Sandakan.
Initial investigations revealed that the suspect committed this act around 2022, and the house built in the name of his father-in-law and brother-in-law was completed in 2023.
However, as of 2025, the house remains unoccupied, raising doubts about the actual eligibility of the recipients and undermining the objectives of the assistance program.
The Director of MACC Sabah, Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah, confirmed the suspect’s arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 concerning abuse of power.
The suspect is expected to be charged at the Sandakan Sessions Court on Tuesday.
This case is among those related to corruption and abuse of power.
This is a focus for authorities to enhance the integrity of public servants and ensure that government assistance is directed to those who truly qualify.
