Former Misdec manager and son released on MACC bail

MALACCA: A former manager and a senior officer of the Melaka Industrial Skills Development Centre (MISDEC) who were detained for alleged power abuse involving misappropriation of RM4 million of the centre's money were released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court assistant registrar Mohd Anuar Ostadi issued the order for the release of the 76 year-old man and his son (pix), aged 43, on bail of RM200,000 in two sureties each.
The older man is formerly the executive manager of MISDEC, while the son is the manager at the centre's Administrative and Finance Unit.
They were detained by MACC on July 11 for investigation under Section 23 of the MACC Act, which provides an imprisonment for up to 20 years and fine of not less than five times the sum or value of the gratification involved, or RM10,000, which ever is higher, if found guilty. — Bernama