Ex-Perlis MB allegedly claimed nearly RM1m for overseas trips between 2014 and 2017, court hears

Ex-Perlis MB allegedly claimed nearly RM1m for overseas trips between 2014 and 2017, court hears



Former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man attends his trial on 10 charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court September 26, 2025. — Bernama pic

Friday, 26 Sep 2025 6:27 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Sessions Court was told yesterday that former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man had made claims totalling RM954,830.10 for overseas travel from 2014 to 2017.

Assistant Accountant at the Perlis State Education Department, Mohd Aswad Abdul Razak, 42, said the claims involved RM216,260 and RM241,295.40 paid to Sri Kedawang Travel & Tours (W) Sdn Bhd in 2014 and 2015 respectively, while RM253,195.40 and RM244,079.30 were paid to Aidil Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd in 2016 and 2017.

Mohd Aswad, who previously served in the Management Services Division of the Perlis State Secretary’s Office, confirmed a copy of the invoice from Sri Kedawang Travel amounting to RM216,260, which was related to services provided to Azlan, then the state’s Menteri Besar.

“It involved the ‘Cost for Flight Tickets & Hotel Accommodation to London, United Kingdom’,” said the 17th prosecution witness while reading his statement at Azlan’s trial, where he faces 10 charges of submitting false claims and receiving proceeds from unlawful activities.


Mohd Aswad also confirmed a copy of the tax invoice from Sri Kedawang Travel involving a “12 Days 11 Nights London Tour Package (Full Package)” worth RM241,295.40.

Referring to a tax invoice from Aidil Travel amounting to RM253,195.40, the witness said it was related to “Charges for Air Ticket & Hotel Accommodation” provided to the former Perlis Menteri Besar.

He also confirmed an invoice from Aidil Travel for the “Claim for Payment for Overseas Travel Package Service for the Perlis Menteri Besar on 23–30 Nov 2017” amounting to RM244,079.30.


“I confirm that throughout my service from 2014 in the Management Services Division, the Perlis Menteri Besar’s Office did make applications regarding the Overseas Leave facility. It is an offence if an application for overseas leave allowance is made, but the trip does not take place,” he said during examination-in-chief by Deputy Public Prosecutor Noralis Mat.

According to Mohd Aswad, payment could not be made if the supply or service was not rendered.

“Payment is made based on the government’s order to the supplier or company after the service is completed and certified by the Cost Centre based on the submitted documents,” he said.

Azlan, 67, is charged with five counts related to false claims for overseas holiday facilities amounting to over RM1.18 million, allegedly committed at the Perlis State Secretary’s Office between December 2013 and December 2017.

The claims involved quotations for flight tickets to London, as well as invoices from Sri Kedawang Travel & Tours and Aidil Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd.

For all charges, he is charged under Section 18 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, punishable under Section 24(2) of the same act, which provides for a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the sum or value of the false particulars or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.

Azlan also faces five charges of receiving proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to RM1.06 million between February 19, 2014, and December 2017 at several locations, including the Maybank branch on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, CIMB Bank branch in Putrajaya, and the Sheraton Imperial Hotel here, under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

In addition, he faces five alternative charges for allegedly misappropriating RM1.06 million belonging to the Perlis government, which was paid to Sri Kedawang Travel and Aidil Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd.

These offences were allegedly committed at the Maybank branch on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, the CIMB Bank branch in Putrajaya, and the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, between February 19, 2014, and December 2017, under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which provides for a jail term of between six months and five years, whipping, and a fine, upon conviction.

The trial before Judge Azura Alwi continues on November 3. — Bernama