‘Not just a gimmick’: Malaysia graft busters’ TikTok video of fashion office raid spurs calls for transparency

The anti-graft busters also confirmed that the situation is being looked into in accordance with Section 18 of the MACC Act of 2009, which prohibits the making of false accusations and forecloses on possible penalties of up to 20 years in prison and RM10,000 or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon faith. &nbsp,

“( I ) hope this is not just a gimmick”, said X user @sakura_csgppkls on Nov 5. &nbsp,

The 58-second videos posted on TikTok shows the blurred faces of Ms. Vivy and Mr. Fadzarudin being interrogated as well as MACC’s officials searching through the company.

On Friday, both owners announced their resignation from the business. &nbsp,

” This looks staged though, to show that MACC is actually doing work”, echoed another X user” Marry Ann” on the same day. &nbsp,

” Good job MACC and Madani (unity ) government, we support”, said TikTok user Rousley M Deen.

” Stay updating us citizens, MACC. We want to know every single particulars”, another netizen Hazwani Baharum commented.

” I’m hoping the inspection will be thorough much, even though it involves prominent people. Most companies had to get loans, spoon out money for their businesses. Money does n’t come easy for us ordinary people. Does justice be served, netizen Ms. Ida Rafidah remarked on Saturday on an Instagram post from the local news outlet Astro Awani.

Mr. Azam confirmed on November 2 through a press speech that investigations are ongoing. &nbsp,

The statement read, “SPRM would like to provide the confirmation that a detailed investigation will be conducted, fair and appropriately.” The public is urged to refrain from speculating about those involved. &nbsp,

Mr. Azam even pointed out that the Ministry of Finance, PNB, and Khazanah had four official records from MACC.

Some internet users have even questioned why such a large investment was made despite FashionValet already recording losses. They likewise urged thorough investigations into Khazanah and PNB, who gave approval for the investment. &nbsp,

Local media reported on November 4 that Khazanah and PNB’s investment in the business in 2018 led to the company’s financial account filings with the Companies Commission of Malaysia ( SSM) showing a consistent decline from RM166, 793 in 2012 to RM10.7 million in 2017. &nbsp,

A severe and rigorous assessment is required to examine this. Why invest in a non-profitable company, would n’t it raise a red flag? Why wait until the loss reaches tens of millions ( of ringgit ),” questioned Facebook user Ms Mariam Lim on November 4. &nbsp,

Another Twitter user, Mr. Choon Hock Tay, wrote on November 4 that” Those decision-makers in Khazanah and PNB had been investigated… MACC had research without concern or fervour.” &nbsp,

Netizens also pointed out that Ms Vivy’s luxurious life has since been removed from her social media accounts. &nbsp,

” People are mad at Vivy because she flaunts her success everyday, even when finances from Khazanah and PNB are mismanaged”, said another X person. &nbsp,

” FV ( FashionValet ) needs to prove that funds from Khazanah and PNB are not used to purchase ( Ms) Vivy’s personal items”, said netizen Zaki Talib on Nov 5.