PUTRAJAYA (July 9): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals under Ops Daya over alleged irregularities in incentive claims under the Social Security Organisation's (Socso) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, involving an estimated RM9 million.

MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said 77 of those detained had been remanded to assist in the investigation, which is being conducted under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 and involves 320 workers for the 2024-2025 period.

He said that as of Wednesday, 81 investigation papers had been opened nationwide, with 69 cases involving agents, companies and individuals recommended for prosecution.

"One investigation paper remains active as we continue efforts to locate a key suspect, while five others have been recommended for no further action," he told a press conference here on Thursday.

Abd Halim said the MACC had so far recorded statements from 724 individuals, frozen 36 company accounts containing RM463,076, and seized cash, gold and other valuables worth RM74,168 to facilitate investigations.

On whether action would be taken agains Socso over possible weaknesses in the approval process for the incentives, Abd Halim said the commission is, for now, focusing on improving governance rather than taking enforcement action against the agency.

"What the MACC can do is provide advisory services. We will send a team from the governance...

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