Former Tourism Malaysia top official arrested (updated)


PUTRAJAYA: A former top official of Tourism Malaysia has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over funds from the agency involving millions of ringgit. 

Sources said the official was summoned on Tuesday (Jan 8) to have his statement recorded.  

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