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Ops Daya: 1,638 more companies detected involved in submitting false claims – MACC

"There is no time limit set for the investigation process. We do not need to rush and we are not chasing time. We (MACC) want to complete the investigation based on the cooperation we receive from SOCSO, not only at the headquarters but in the states. "So what that means is that when we get good cooperation and when the investigation is completed, we will begin prosecution," he said at a special press conference here today. He said Ops Daya, which was launched on June 9, was an integrated operation between MACC and SOCSO to investigate irregularities in Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive claims. Abdul Halim said 63 investigation papers had been opened, with 97 individuals comprising 86 company owners and 11 agents arrested as of last Tuesday to assist in the investigation. According to him, of the total, 77 individuals were remanded and his party recorded statements from 577 individuals. "A total of 36 company bank accounts worth RM463,076 were frozen and movable property such as gold, cash and various valuables estimated at RM74,198 were seized in the operation," he said. Abdul Halim said the modus operandi identified was that individual data was misused for incentive claims, one-off consolation prizes were given to employees even though full claims had been made, and information about people with disabilities (OKU) was used for payments to other parties. He said the investigation found that the irregularities occurred between 2024 and 2025 when several companies were believed to have submitted false claims by declaring employees who were not working at their companies for the purpose of obtaining government employment incentives. SOCSO Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said that as of yesterday, his office had managed to recover RM1.26 million from employers who admitted to committing fraud in the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme application. On June 9, MACC arrested 73 individuals, consisting of 48 men and 25 women aged between 20 and 70, who acted as agents and company owners throughout the country, except Perlis, on suspicion of being involved in a syndicate forging Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentive claims involving a value of approximately RM9 million. Initial investigations found that all the suspects were suspected of committing the act between 2024 and 2025, by making false claims involving government employment assistance of RM1,500 per month for six months for each worker employed by private sector employers and government-linked companies (GLCs). -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detected another 1,638 companies suspected of being involved in submitting false claims to obtain incentives under the Social Security Organisation’s (SOCSO) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme, involving an estimated loss of RM45 million. MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the investigation is currently focused on 143 […]

MPM aims to leverage throwball to achieve international success

KUALA LUMPUR: Throwball has great potential as a new sport that can expand the participation of people with disabilities (OKU) in competitive sports, as well as opening up opportunities for the country to achieve success on the international stage . Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) President Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the sport is currently growing in the international arena, and has the potential to be competed in the Commonwealth Games in the future before paving the way to bigger platforms including the Paralympic Games. He said Malaysia had formed men's and women's teams to compete in international tournaments after the conclusion of the Asian Para Throwball Championships, which were held from yesterday until June 5 in the capital. "This is a new sport and I believe the team that has been formed can bring surprises. After the tournament in Malaysia, we also see the opportunity to send a team to India to gain more competition experience," he said. He said this to reporters after officiating the Second Asian Para Throwball Championship 2026 at the Paralympic Sports Centre of Excellence, here today. Megat D Shahriman said the development of throwball is also in line with MPM's goal of providing more sports options for the disabled community in the country. He said the sport could be an alternative for athletes who may not be suitable or meet the classification for other para sports such as para powerlifting , amputee football or sitting volleyball. "We want more individuals with disabilities to participate in sports. It's not necessarily that they can play all types of sports, but maybe they can play throwball . Our objective is to ensure that more individuals with disabilities can adopt a healthy lifestyle and undergo the rehabilitation process through sports," he said. Commenting on the national contingent for the Asian Para Throwball Championship, he said 22 athletes, consisting of 11 men and 11 women, were selected to represent the country after a selection process involving nearly 50 participants. "This sport is still very new and in the early stages of development. If it is contested at the Commonwealth Games, our chances of winning a medal are bright because many countries are still in the development phase of this sport," he said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Throwball has great potential as a new sport that can expand the participation of people with disabilities (OKU) in competitive sports, as well as opening up opportunities for the country to achieve success on the international stage . Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) President Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the sport is […]

JS-SEZ: Johor’s rural communities will produce AI, digital literate workforce

JOHOR BAHRU: The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will see a drastic transformation of the rural landscape in the state through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy starting from the grassroots level. This strategic move is to ensure that economic spillover from the international special zone is not only concentrated in urban areas, but also empowers rural communities as a competitive value chain. Pekan Nanas State Assemblyman (ADUN) Tan Eng Meng said domestic preparations need to start now as several rural and suburban areas in Pontian are now within the impact perimeter of the mega economic corridor. He said, for example, Pekan Nanas, traditionally an agricultural area, is now experiencing a rapid transition to a sector based on industry, logistics and high-tech services. "The geographical location close to rapidly developing hubs such as Iskandar Puteri and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) places this rural area as a critical spillover zone. "Therefore, the local market, including rural small and medium-sized industry (SME) players, is being driven aggressively to apply the digital economy through collaboration with Perbadanan Usahawan Johor Sdn Bhd (PUJB) , " he said in an exclusive interview with Bernama Radio for the Johor Tersohor segment, yesterday. Commenting on the modernisation of the agro-food sector, Tan said the automation and agricultural technology (Agrotech) agenda is now being streamlined to ensure that traditional farmers are able to integrate with the JS-SEZ supply chain standards without experiencing technological shock. Apart from the economic sector, the surge in highly skilled human capital has also begun at the primary school level through collaboration with the Pontian District Education Office (PPD) to expose students to the AI ​​ecosystem and strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The move is in line with the country's aspirations to produce a future workforce that meets the needs of foreign investors under the framework of the special economic zone. However, Tan assured that the passion for pursuing the status of a modern economic province will not sideline the agenda of the social safety net at the rural level. "Rural infrastructure development remains a priority to ensure that connectivity access is always balanced with urban areas. At the same time, the welfare of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities (OKU) and homeless patients will continue to be guaranteed through targeted support programmes so that no one is left out of this modernisation trend," he said. He said that aggressive efforts to attract new investments to the corridor will continue to be intensified to open up more quality job opportunities to increase the baseline income of the local community. -- NAMED

JOHOR BAHRU: The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) will see a drastic transformation of the rural landscape in the state through the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy starting from the grassroots level. This strategic move is to ensure that economic spillover from the international special zone […]