Widespread Investigation into Government Incentive Misuse
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) is conducting a comprehensive investigation into alleged misuse within the government's worker hiring incentive program, Daya Kerjaya 2.0. According to official information from Free Malaysia Today, a total of 1,638 companies were found involved in fraudulent claims worth RM45 million. The program, launched to stimulate the absorption of local labor, was misused through the submission of invalid documents and payment claims without evidence of actual worker hiring.63 Investigation Files and 97 Individuals Detained
In efforts to track down the perpetrators, SPRM has opened 63 investigation files and detained 97 individuals — including company officers, human resource management agents, and third parties allegedly directly involved in the fraud network. Initial investigations show that the modus operandi involved tampering with employee records, use of fake or borrowed identification cards, and submission of fake employment contracts. No official names or public positions were disclosed in the original source report.Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Program and Implications on the Integrity of the Incentive System
Daya Kerjaya 2.0 is an initiative by the Ministry of Human Resources aimed at providing financial incentives to employers who hire Malaysian citizens aged 18–30 years. However, this incident raises serious questions about the verification mechanism, post-claim monitoring, and transparency of the application process. SPRM emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities will take strict actions against all parties proven guilty, regardless of their position or organizational status.Follow-up Actions and Government Commitment
The Ministry of Human Resources and SPRM are collaborating to review the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the program, including strengthening automated verification systems and data integration with the National Registration Department (JPN) and KWSP. The government also urges the public to report any related information about the misuse through official SPRM channels to ensure accountability and fairness in the management of public funds.