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TWO former footballers were charged in the Sessions Court in Seremban this morning with two counts of offering bribes to two Malaysian Indian Sports Council-Malaysian Indian Football Association (MISC-MIFA) players involving RM20,000. National player Khairul Anuar Baharum, 43, and Public Bank player S G. Prem Kumar, 49, claimed trial to both charges. On the first charge, they are accused of offering RM10,000 to MIFA goal keeper Mohd Khairul Izzuwan Shaari to fix the outcome of the match, 0-2, between MISC-MIFA and Perak State Development Corporation on April 7, this year. On the second charge, they are accused of offering RM10,000 to MIFA player S.Harivarman for the same purpose. They allegedly committed the offences at Jalan Andalas 1, Senawang Light Industry Area in Seremban between 9pm and 10pm on March 27. Deputy public prosecutor Nurdiyanah Mohd Nawawi represented the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) while Khairul Anuar or ”Ah Chong” was represented by co...

As published in Sunday Mail By Haresh Deol haresh@mmail.com.my PETALING JAYA — The FA of Malaysia (FAM) were “advised” by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to come down hard on Kuala Lumpur Premier League players in 2013 A ranking MACC officer said it was unfortunate the national body did not follow through with their recommendations and instead only handed life bans to five KL players — Fadhullah Yunsifar, Phoo Kai Lun, Khairul Anuar Shafie, Jeremy Danker and Hafizi Roslee. Seventeen others in the team, including goalkeeper Azizon Abdul Kadir, who pleaded guilty were slapped with a RM5,000 fine each. Azizon went on to play for the national team. “We made our recommendations to FAM to ensure they punished the players. The decision was to serve as a stern warning to the other players,” said the officer. “Instead, 17 players were handed mere fines. That’s not right, not right at all.” He was baffled how goalkeeper Azizon, who admitted to match-f...

As published in Malay Mail today HARESH SAYS By Haresh Deol IF there is one ministry that is often overlooked by the lawmakers and the masses, it would be the Youth and Sports Ministry. The ministry, among politicians, is often construed as a “small” or “easy” portfolio engineered to win the hearts of youths ahead of the general elections. Sports, as I have written numerous times, has always been the perfect vehicle to drum up support for a particular individual or to fulfil a certain agenda. Many were left dumbfounded when a ranking Youth and Sports Ministry official was nabbed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last Friday for misappropriating RM100 million since 2010. The funds were channelled to contractors and his personal bank accounts through the National Sports Council (NSC) — the ministry’s funding arm.   The anti-graft body seized RM20 million worth of items from the 56-year-old suspect, including fine jewellery (with the most expensive bei...

As published in Sunday Mail today Money paid through NSC, says MACC   By Haresh Deol and Anith Adilah   mmnews@mmail.com.my PETALING JAYA – The arrest of a ranking Youth and Sports Ministry official has raised questions over the manner in which funds within government bodies are being managed. The 56-year-old suspect, a mastermind who misappropriated some RM100 million of the ministry’s funds for more than six years, was nabbed by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officials during a raid at his house in Kajang on Friday.   The anti-graft body seized numerous items including 12 vehicles – among them an Audi, Mercedes Benz, Nissan GTR and Toyota Vellfire – 40 designer handbags, luxury bedding set, expensive watches and fine jewellery, including a Cartier pearl ring worth RM600,000.   The seized items totalled RM20 million while his 69 bank accounts with RM8.33 million was frozen. Eight contractors, including a woman, were also picke...

"Paralympic case is actually completed but DPP (deputy public prosecutor's office) decided 'no case'. I am not satisfied and have asked the case to be relooked." Those were the words of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission deputy commissioner Shukri Abdull. Read the full report on the front page of The Malay Mail today . The Malaysian Paralympic Council had 'invested' a staggering RM4 million into an events company belonging to the MPC president and his sons in 2008 - as exposed by The Malay Mail. Last year, the Council decided to write off RM3.8 million investment as reported here . HD says: I just don't understand this whole 'investment'.

That was the backpage headline of The Malay Mail today. The move by the Sports Ministry to ink an MoU with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received the thumbs up by the stakeholders. Officials say this will promote transparency and erase doubts over deals between the ministry and third parties. The ministry has been plagued with several controversies in the past. Several projects had been questioned including the purchase of two premier chalets in Port Dickson worth RM850,000 and a study by University of Stirling believed to have cost RM6 million. In 2006, the ministry spent a whopping RM22.4 million on professional services, celebrations and hospitality which earned a ticking off by the Auditor General, as then reported by The Malay Mail. HD says : Wonder how often the chalets in PD are being used? Would love to read the detailed "RM6 million" report by Stirling University and a breakdown of the more than RM20 million used in 2006.

Tired of the allegations, poison pen letters, visits by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and pot shots taken at his daughter, Olympic Council of Malaysia honorary secretary is adamant of introducing clear guidelines when it comes to officials dealing with sponsors. Kok Chi proposed that a meeting be held with the office bearers, as reported here . Also read past reports regarding the matter as seen here and here . HD says: Lets see if the members will agree to sit down for the proposed meeting in the first place.

There is one final issue that has been overlooked by almost all the media in following this story (except the excellent Haresh Deol) – Mr. Eaton’s allegation that there are certain senior Asian sports officials who are helping the match-fixers. The scandals in Turkey, China and Eaton’s own leaving tend to overshadow this matter, but it is the most serious issue of all. That was taken from world renowned investigative journalist Declan Hill's ( pic ) blog as seen here . Declan, author of the book The Fix, wrote that piece on Feb 24 this year. It was almost the same time when the M-League was rocked by another possible match-fixing scandal which saw top officials from the FA of Malaysia, Police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission holding joint meetings to tackle the menance. Statements were even made that three clubs were apparently believed to be fixing matches, as seen here. The question remains - what ever happened to the findings of the committee tasked to l...

"I'm trying to find out if we have indeed wrapped up investigations or investigations are still on-going. I can't comment further until I get further clarification from my officers. " Those were the words of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission director of investigations Mustapha Ali. This was regarding The Sun's article today about the Malaysian Paralympic Council writing off RM3.8 million 'invested' in a company that belonged to the president and his family. I had, in June 2011, exposed the RM4million 'investment' as published in The Malay Mail . It was also highlighted in Malaysia Today as seen here . I'm dumbfounded. HD says: ...........

Apparently so, by the  Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) are in the spotlight after a report was lodged due to the 'storage of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) equipment' and the 'supply of supplements'. Sources revealed a senior MNCF official was called up to give his statement and facilitate investigations recently. It has been alledged that a family member of the senior official is rendering the storage services and supplying the supplement. However, insiders stress the Exco is well aware of the relationship and has endorsed the dealings. HD says : This episode aside, many people are taking up cycling these days and it augurs well for the sport.

Whoa, now that's a huge accusation eh. Talk on the street has it that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) "has been fed with altered documents by the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC)". Betul kah? Well someone, who obviously did not leave his or her name, left a comment on my posting RM4 million poser which read: Anonymous said... Hi! I over heard that some document that submmited to MACC were made up or fake. Also heard for this upcoming election some non member become member to allow them to vote. Top management in MPM also seem gearing up with a lot of altering document to suit the CEO interest especially Finance and Account reports before the EXCO review. Won't be surprise if Dato Zainal will be elect again even everyone know that he do nothing for Paralimpic Sport. October 3, 2011 6:32 PM I hope MACC investigating director Mustafar Ali will be able to shed some light and confirm if MACC had indeed visited MPC. I, like many others, would like ...