KOTA KINABALU: Two National Registration Department officers were arrested by graft investigators for allegedly demanding RM2,000 from a man to help process identity cards for his twin daughters who have turned 12. The two Semporna-based NRD officers – a 45-year-old man and 40-year-old woman – were arrested separately by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday evening, MACC sources said. The sources said they were arrested after allegedly receiving RM2,000 from the father in two separate payments. However, investigators are trying to figure out why the duo allegedly demanded a bribe as the father and the children were Malaysians and the girls reportedly had birth certificates. They were brought before Tawau magistrate Faizal Che Saad, who granted a five-day remand until May 1 for investigations.

Source: The Star April 27, 2017 11:03 UTC