PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will recommend charges in 69 investigation papers linked to the alleged abuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive programme, says its chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.
He said those expected to face prosecution include individuals, companies and agents believed to have been involved in the fraudulent scheme.
“The 69 investigation papers have been recommended for prosecution because we found sufficient evidence. They involve individuals, companies and agents.
"We will refer the investigation papers to the Attorney General's Chambers next week. If all goes well, the suspects will be prosecuted the week after next or latest by the first week of August,” he told reporters at the MACC headquarters on Thursday (July 9).
Abd Halim said the MACC’s focus was not only on prosecuting those responsible, but also on addressing weaknesses within the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) that allowed the fraud to occur.
He said the commission would not be taking enforcement action against PERKESO itself, as its role was to investigate criminal offences rather than impose administrative penalties on government agencies.
Instead, the MACC plans to deploy its Governance Inspection Division to help PERKESO strengthen its governance framework, internal controls and approval procedures to prevent similar abuse in the future.
“If they do not have proper governance, procedures or systems for approving applications, then we will send our governance team to PERKESO, which we intend to do, to help them establish the necessary governance framework.
“That is one of the reasons why this happened.
“Not only PERKESO, but any agency requiring assistance on governance is welcome to seek our help. We are always willing to assist,” he said.
Abd Halim also revealed that PERKESO had requested for an MACC Integrity Officer to be stationed within the organisation following the case, and said the commission would fulfil the request.
“At the moment there isn’t one, but after this case arose, they requested that an Integrity Officer be placed there.
“God willing, we will send one to assist them,” he said.
Abd Halim said investigations under Ops Daya found that between 2024 and 2025, 143 companies were believed to have submitted fraudulent applications to PERKESO to obtain incentives under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
The claims involved about RM9mil for 320 workers.
He said the MACC has so far opened 81 investigation papers nationwide in connection with the case.
Of the total, 69 cases have been recommended for prosecution, six have been referred to the Governance Inspection Division to examine weaknesses in systems and work procedures, particularly involving the refund process, while five cases have been recommended for no further action.
One investigation paper remains open as the MACC continues efforts to trace the main target in the case.
