KEPALA BATAS: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has made another arrest over the alleged misappropriation of some RM40mil from the Skills Development Fund Corp (SDFC). The 61-year-old man, who is a political aide to a Cabinet Minister, was arrested at 12.30pm on Wednesday at the MACC office in Putrajaya after giving his statement. Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad confirmed the arrest but declined to elaborate. It is responsible for providing financial assistance in the form of loans to individuals such as school-leavers, graduates and others interested in pursuing Malaysian Skills Certification, Malaysian Skills Diploma and Malaysian Advanced Skills Diploma at public or private skills training institutions. It is learnt that the misappropriation of funds has been going on since last year.

Source: The Star September 27, 2017 06:00 UTC