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Directors of Mandiri NGO Held in Kuala Lumpur Over Illicit Funds Probe

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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What happened

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Police obtained a three-day remand order for Mandiri executive director Amir Hariri Abdul Hadi and finance director Dobby Chew on September 23, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur. The investigation concerns the alleged receipt of illicit funds by the directors. Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail confirmed the arrests, which were made to assist an investigation under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activiti.

From malaysiakini.com

Why it matters

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The investigation targets Mandiri Development Centre Sdn Bhd, the registered company of Mandiri, a youth-led NGO. The probe into alleged illicit funds involves Malaysian law and an NGO, raising questions about financial integrity and regulatory oversight in the country.

From malaysiakini.com

Who's involved

Abdul HadiExecutive director of Mandiri Development Centre Sdn Bhd, subject of the investigation.
Khalid IsmailInspector-General of Police who confirmed the arrests and is leading the investigation.

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The entities involved

Abdul Hadi
Indonesian politician (born 1985 in Tangerang)

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Kuala Lumpur
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Sep 23malaysiakini.com