More than 100 suspects to be charged over alleged false Perkeso claims, says MACC

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the prosecutions follow a nationwide crackdown on false claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, which provided employers with a monthly RM1,500 wage incentive over six months for each eligible worker hired, including persons with disabilities, former prisoners and senior citizens.

So far, 29 suspects have been charged in several states. Thirteen were charged yesterday in Pahang, Kedah, Kelantan and Perak, while another 16 were charged today in Perak, Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Sabah, Berita Harian reported.

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