PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, the founder of Malik Group of Companies, also known as ‘Dato Malik’, today (July 25).
According to reliable sources cited by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Malik was apprehended in the morning by MACC under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla).
“He is currently undergoing questioning by MACC and has not been released yet,” stated the source.
Malik’s group of companies includes Malik Streams Corporation Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Properties Sdn Bhd, Malik Streams Antenna Movies Sdn Bhd, and Malik Streams Production & Distribution.
The entrepreneur is well-known in the entertainment industry for his efforts in bringing Indian artists and entertainers to perform in Malaysia.
