Able Global CEO remanded by MACC as graft probe widens Posted on February 15, 2025 By serv KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — Able Global Bhd’s chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director, Edward Goh Swee Wang, has been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The dairy manufacturer and tin can maker said the remand was to facilitate the ongoing investigation concerning its chairman and executive director Ng Keng Hoe’s private company matters. “During this ongoing investigation, the company and its personnel remain committed to fully cooperating with the relevant authorities to facilitate a swift and efficient resolution,” Able Global said in a filing with Bursa Malaysia today. The company also reiterated its dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance and will continue to operate as usual, ensuring business continuity while adhering to its core values of transparency and accountability. Yesterday, Able Global announced that Ng has been remanded by MACC. It also clarified that the investigation pertains to Ng’s private company and is not related to Able Global or its group of companies. At 4.56pm, Able Global’s share ticked up five sen to RM1.58 from yesterday’s close of RM1.53 with 11.39 million shares traded. — Bernama News
MACC nabs eight, including agency director, in alleged vehicle licence bribery bust Posted on January 9, 2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested eight individuals, including a government agency director and three company directors, on suspicion of involvement in bribery related to the approval of Commercial Vehicle Licences (LKP) without meeting required conditions. According to MACC sources, the suspects, aged between their… Read More
PKR delays national congress due to flood crisis, plans hybrid special session Posted on December 1, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 — PKR has postponed its national congress, originally set for December 14-16 in Johor, citing the flood crisis affecting several states. The party’s information chief Fahmi Fadzil said the decision was made by the leadership, adding that the congress will be rescheduled. “The leadership has decided… Read More
Sabah whistleblower exposé: State deputy CM, assemblymen cooperate with MACC inquiry over mining licence allegations Posted on November 17, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — Several Sabah government leaders, including a deputy chief minister and two assemblymen, have provided statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of an investigation into graft allegations involving state mining licences. MACC questioned Datuk Shahelmey Yahya, Tempasuk assemblyman Datuk Mohd Arsad Bistari, and… Read More