MACC detains ministry’s pol sec to facilitate investigations
KEPALA BATAS: The Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission ( MACC) yesterday arrested a political secretary to the Human Resources Mini ste rD atuk Seri Richard Riot to facilitate investigations in connection with the misappropriation of allocations channeled to the Skills Development Fund Corporation.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkif li Ahmad said the MACC arrested the political secretary at 12.30pm and he would be brought to court today for a remand order to facilitate further investigations.
“Previously we have arrested four people in connection with this case who have been remanded and released on MACC bail. Today (yesterday) MACC made an arrest on another person, who is the political secretary of a ministry,” he told reporters after opening the Penang state- level ‘AntiCorruption Tour 2017’ programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Hashim Awang here yesterday.
Dzulkif li said the political secretary was the fifth individual arrested by MACC to facilitate investigation on the misappropriation of fund allocation.
“I was also informed that there are 29 teaching staff and 398 students. I’m proud there are many students in this school who are from the Bumiputera community, which goes to show that this school prioritises plurality in accepting students.”
He also said the state government was concerned about the need for construction of school buildings for the convenience and comfort of students in gaining knowledge.
“As of now, the state government is continuing its efforts to build and upgrade schools throughout the state to cater for the increase in number of students every year,” he said, adding that the state government had allocated RM1 billion for this purpose.
Abang Johari complimented the efforts by the school’s parentteacher association and board of management to raise funds for a new building, after the two blocks in the school were no longer providing an environment conducive for learning.
“The state government will pay attention to the needs and education development in the state including SJK (C) Tapah. I hope those who are involved will be patient until the government is able to channel appropriate aid grants to ensure the construction and rehabilitation of the buildings in this school.”
He hoped that with the construction of the new building, the school would be able to accommodate more students from various races and thereafter become an example to other schools, not only in terms of facilities, but also in terms of students’ achievement and management efficiency.
Among those present at the ground- breaking ceremony were Assistant Minister of Native Land Development and Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn and SJK ( C) Tapah Parent-Teacher Association president Chong Ket Fah.