MACC arrests Batu Pahat school staff member over RM100,000 false claims


JOHOR BARU: A 40-year-old staff member at a Batu Pahat school has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly submitting over RM100,000 in false claims.

It was learnt that the suspect was detained after showing up at the Johor Baru MACC office to have his statement recorded at around 5pm on Monday (Feb 6).

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