Ex-PHEB director remanded


GEORGE TOWN: A 73-year-old former executive director of the Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) has been remanded for six days by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for abuse of power.

Penang MACC said it had remanded the individual, who is also a special officer to the current Penang deputy chief minister, for allegedly abusing his position to obtain about RM300,000 in money related to the purchase of a golden chariot.

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