ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Football Association (KFA) has confirmed that its chief executive officer Zulkifli Che Haron was remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday to assist in the investigation of a corruption case involving RM6 million.
KFA vice president Muhamad Radhi Mat Din said a special meeting will be convened no later than tomorrow to discuss the matter thoroughly.
Muhamad Radhi, who is also the state Youth and Sports Exco, mentioned that Zulkifli is considered the most influential individual within KFA, responsible for resolving the association's previous financial issues.
"As of now, we still do not have accurate information (regarding Zulkifli's detention), and personally, I am not privy to more details about this matter.
"I was also surprised when it involves the most influential person working within KFA, but we do not know the details, and we need to wait for the relevant reports.
"Therefore, we need to give time for the investigative process to unfold and see where the charges are coming from," he said after officiating the Annual General Meeting of the State Youth Council at the Kedah Youth and Sports Complex here today.
Muhamad Radhi stated that no decisions can be made regarding the incident until complete information is received.
"At the KFA level, we will hold a special meeting soon, possibly today or tomorrow, because KFA also wants to delve into this matter as we do not know the root cause.
"What we do know is that the accused party has been instrumental in helping to settle KFA's debts, and we want to get more information," he said.
Zulkifli was appointed as KFA chief executive officer in 2020 and had previously served as the Assistant Secretary of KFA from 2008 to 2013.
Yesterday, the MACC remanded Zulkifli and three individuals, including two consultants aged between 40 and 60, to assist in the investigation of a case involving solicitation and acceptance of bribes amounting to RM6 million.
The alleged corrupt funds are believed to be a reward for helping a company owner secure construction project tenders for a racecourse and projects to manage, operate, and maintain five water retention facilities in Kedah.