Malaysian Scouts Deny Involvement In 2024 Perlis Medal Awards Case

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Scouts Association of Malaysia (PPM) has denied any involvement in a corruption case related to the conferment of orders, decorations and medals in Perlis.

In a statement today, PPM stressed that it has no connection whatsoever with the arrest of a civil servant by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over allegations of accepting bribes in relation to the awarding of medals by a voluntary uniformed organisation in 2024.

“Accordingly, we emphasise that the investiture ceremony held in Perlis on March 6, 2024 was conducted without our knowledge, consent or official approval.

“PPM has never recognised, approved or been involved in any such conferment and it is not listed in any official PPM medal records,” the statement said.

PPM also clarified that no list of recipients had ever been approved and that the organisation has never issued any orders or decorations bearing the title ‘Dato’ Setia Pengakap’.

“Furthermore, PPM has never granted any mandate or authority to any party, including any state-level entity, to confer any orders or medals on its behalf.

“Any use of PPM’s name, emblem or association for conferment purposes without official approval constitutes a serious misuse and may undermine the integrity of the organisation,” the statement said.

PPM also warned that it would take legal action against any individual or party found to be involved in the unauthorised conferment, including those who grant, receive or promote such awards, in accordance with Section 13 of the Scouts Association of Malaysia (Incorporation) Act 1968, which carries penalties under Section 14 of the same Act upon conviction.

“PPM leaves it entirely to the MACC to conduct a thorough, transparent and independent investigation and will extend full cooperation if required.

“We remain committed to upholding the integrity, credibility and good name of the organisation and will not compromise on any form of misconduct or misuse of the Scouts Association of Malaysia’s name,” the statement said.

Earlier today, a civil servant in Perlis was remanded for five days from today to assist in investigations into a case involving the acceptance of about RM200,000 in bribes related to securing various orders, decorations and medals of a voluntary uniformed organisation in 2024.

-- BERNAMA