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Tycoon's children question MACC action against brother, fear 'corporate mafia' link
The children of late tycoon Ta Kin Yan have lodged police reports seeking an investigation into the MACC’s handling of their brother Ta Jin Kiat’s arrest and detention, the subsequent transfer of shares in 11 companies, and what they described as possible “corporate mafia” actions.
In two statements yesterday, Kelvin Ta Jin Wei and Cheryl Ta Jia Ern expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the share transfers while their brother was in MACC custody, as well as the anti-graft agency’s recent actions against him.
They questioned a statement...
The children of late tycoon Ta Kin Yan have lodged police reports seeking an investigation into the MACC’s handling of their brother Ta Jin Kiat’s arrest and detention, the subsequent transfer of shares in 11 companies, and what they described as possible “corporate mafia” actions.
In two statements yesterday, Kelvin Ta Jin Wei and Cheryl Ta Jia Ern expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding the share transfers while their brother was in MACC custody, as well as the anti-graft agency’s recent actions against him.
They questioned a statement the MACC issued in September, which publicly named Jin Kiat and referred to a trial, saying his solicitors were unable to identify a corresponding case in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
"We do not understand why the MACC old guard has targeted him this way, or why his address needed to be made public.
"We hope that this is not another instance of the corporate mafia at work with the MACC," they claimed.
The siblings lodged the report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur at about 10.30am yesterday.
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Malaysiakini has reached out to the MACC for comment.
The “corporate mafia” controversy stems from a Bloomberg investigation which alleged that a network of businesspeople had worked with MACC officers to target companies, oust executives, and seize control of businesses.
MACC had subsequently dismissed the allegations.
READ MORE: KINIGUIDE | The who and what of 'corporate mafia' scandal
Sought to assist in a trial
On Sept 11, The Star reported that the MACC was seeking Jin Kiat to assist in a trial at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court as he was being probed under Section 409 of the Penal Code for criminal breach of trust by a public servant or agent.
The anti-graft agency said the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court had issued an arrest warrant against Jin Kiat on Sept 2 as efforts to locate him had failed.
The commission also published his last known address.
However, the siblings questioned the circumstances behind the warrant. They claimed that, in August, before the warrant was issued, an MACC officer contacted Jin Kiat and asked him to return to Malaysia to “touch up” his statement because the agency “needs more details”.
The arrest warrant was issued shortly afterwards, they added.
Released on MACC bail
The siblings said Jin Kiat was released on MACC bail on March 14, 2025 and that the same MACC officer subsequently extended Jin Kiat’s bail almost every month from April to November 2025. His bail was then extended once more until December 2025.
While the siblings had named the MACC officer, Malaysiakini is withholding his name pending the commission's response to the allegations.
The duo added that, to their knowledge, their brother was never charged with any offence during that period.
"We do not know what has changed, or the basis for the warrant, and no one has explained it to us.
"We want to know why. Why was his bail repeatedly extended and suddenly now a warrant of arrest is issued?" they asked.
In addition, they claimed that shares in 11 companies were transferred on March 24, 2025 despite Jin Kiat's instruction to the relevant companies and the Companies Commission of Malaysia not to register any transfers of his shares.
They questioned the circumstances surrounding share-transfer forms which they said were later allegedly seized by MACC.
They claimed that requests for copies of the documents had not received a response, adding that police reports had been lodged previously over the matter.
The siblings said they wanted the authorities to clarify the status of those reports and investigate their claims.
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Jin Kiat went on to file a suit in the High Court against members of an unnamed second family to recover the shares, they added.
They said their concerns were further amplified by what they described as “documented contact” between MACC officers and members of the second family during Jin Kiat’s detention and release.
The siblings stressed that they were not asking anyone to prejudge the outcome of the court proceedings, but wanted the authorities to investigate the circumstances and establish the facts.
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As usual. Always trying to blame MACC. If your brother done Nothing wrong. Please return and file a proper case. Nowadays. Social media is so fast and efficient. Just be Brave and do the Right thing. But if your Brother is guilty after investigation. Then he will have to bear the consequences. The problem Nowadays is every one wants to spin the reality
PMX, corporate influence and selective silence may come back to haunt you in GE16. The rakyat are watching, and many see your silence on MACC's actions as tacit approval. And what happened to the investigation into Azam Baki? Weren't there supposed to be consequences? Or has everyone conveniently forgotten? Don't underestimate the voters. We are watching, we are remembering, and we will decide at the ballot box. There is no free ride.
Earlier reporting confirms that MACC said a court issued the warrant on 2 September after unsuccessful attempts to locate him. That supports distinguishing a reported court warrant from an allegation of arbitrary action, although it does not settle the family’s complaints. MACC must be allowed to investigate suspected wrongdoing within the law, including cases involving wealthy or influential families. The earlier report on 11 September stated that Ta Jin Kiat was being investigated under Section 409 for alleged criminal breach of trust, and that the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court had issued an arrest warrant on 2 September after attempts to locate him failed. That is relevant context. The warrant was reportedly issued by a court, not simply at an officer’s discretion. The family’s allegations about share transfers and possible coercion are serious and deserve an independent investigation. MACC should also clarify the court proceedings referred to in its statement. But a police report establishes that an allegation has been made, not that a “corporate mafia” connection has been proven. We should apply the same standard to everyone: no presumption of guilt against their brother, and no automatic presumption of misconduct against investigators. Demanding answers from PMX is fair. Declaring him complicit or “sleeping” on the basis of unresolved allegations goes beyond what this report establishes. Let the criminal investigation proceed, investigate the misconduct complaints properly, and require clear answers from the authorities.
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