The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) have launched ‘Ops Hire’ to investigate the issue of false claims and misappropriation of the PenjanaKerjaya Hiring Incentive Programme funds in several states.
The large scale operation is conducted by MACC Headquarters together with its state branches starting today.
The PenjanaKerjaya hiring incentive and training programme is one of the government's initiatives to help employers and employees facing the COVID-19 challenge beginning in early 2020.
This programme is implemented by SOCSO to stimulate the country's economy through the creation of new jobs, maintaining employment and improving the skills of workers.
Apart from that, the MACC, in collaboration with SOCSO, has developed information through monitoring and intelligence on the recipients of funds, and found that there are employers who have submitted false claims and misappropriated these funds.
MACC views the issue seriously as it is of public interest and gives its assurance of a thorough investigation to ensure that the parties involved will be subjected to strict action based on the existing laws.
THE MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION
PUTRAJAYA
13th JULY 2022