Govt department chief clerk among 3 arrested by MACC

The MACC arrested three men, one in Johor and two in Penang, yesterday to facilitate investigations into false claims and misappropriation of the Penjana Kerjaya hiring incentive programme involving a total of RM100 million.

According to sources, the suspect in Johor, 41, a chief clerk who works in a government department, was arrested at the Johor MACC office around 7.45pm when he showed up to provide his statement.

The source said the suspect was believed to...