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Twelve Charged in Alleged PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 False Claims Scandal

A coordinated Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission crackdown has resulted in twelve individuals facing charges across Kelantan, Kedah and Perak for allegedly making fraudulent claims under PERKESO's employment assistance scheme, with penalties potentially reaching 20 years imprisonment.

· · 6 min read

Federal Court Upholds Syed Saddiq's Acquittal in Divided Ruling

The Federal Court has upheld the Court of Appeal's decision to acquit Syed Saddiq of corruption and money laundering charges, concluding a protracted legal battle that spanned three years. The majority ruling validates the lower court's findings.

· · 3 min read