
Former Ikram Official Denies RM98mil Abuse of Power Charges
A former Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia official has entered a not guilty plea to 158 charges relating to alleged abuse of position for personal gain totalling RM98.27 million over five years.
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A former Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia official has entered a not guilty plea to 158 charges relating to alleged abuse of position for personal gain totalling RM98.27 million over five years.

A member of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has appeared in Sessions Court in Shah Alam facing 158 charges related to abuse of power and alleged gratification.

A suspect will be charged with 158 counts of misappropriating public funds tomorrow. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says additional money laundering charges will be filed the following week.

The former chief financial officer of condom maker Karex Bhd has been charged with insider trading relating to the company's shares from six years ago.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds by an NGO. One individual is anticipated to be charged in connection with the matter.

A seafood wholesale firm and its three directors pleaded not guilty to 160 charges involving RM1.5 million worth of subsidised fishermen's diesel purchased without proper licensing.

Authorities have charged six people in connection with a money mule account scheme that moved RM192,000 in proceeds believed to stem from crime.
A religious teacher in Pasir Mas entered a not guilty plea in Magistrate's Court on four charges related to the sexual assault of boys and production of obscene photographs.