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Power abuse: MACC detains ex-S'gor state rep

The MACC today detained a former Selangor state assemblyperson to assist in an investigation of abuse of power involving RM50,000.

According to sources, the 56-year-old woman was detained at about 5.50pm at the Selangor MACC office after turning up to give her statement on the case.

"She is suspected of having appointed a company belonging to her son as a supplier for a State Assembly Constituency service centre community programme," the sources said.

Meanwhile, Selangor MACC director Alias Salim when contacted confirmed the arrest.

"The arrest of the suspect was made under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009," he said.

The suspect would be brought to the Magistrate's Court in Shah Alam for a remand application tomorrow.

- Bernama

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