Just last week, MY Airlines has announced their sudden temporary suspension on their operations. This news comes as a shock to many people, especially those who have purchased tickets from them. Subsequently, multiple local airlines have extended help towards affected passengers, offering discounts up to 55%.
MY Airline founder Allan Goh & family remanded by PDRM
Following that, local newspaper Sin Chew Daily reports that the founder of the airlines, Dato Allan Goh, along with his wife and son has been detained by the authorities. According to Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, the Director of Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID)confirmed that the family were remanded at their residence in Shah Alam.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
In an interview with the Chinese media, the three individuals have been reprimanded last night (October 17) and the authorities are currently working towards an extension for their remand. As of now, the family trio is detained at the Jinjang Remand Centre and is assisting in the investigations under the 2001 Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.
Records have also showed that the multinational trade consulting company, Zillion Wealth Ltd., that’s associated with Dato Allan Goh holds 98% of the MY Airlines share while former CEO Rayner Teo hold 2% of the company’s shares.
Source: MY Airline (Facebook)
As the situation unfolds, the authorities have confirmed that investigations are still ongoing. In similar news, local English newspaper, The Star has reported that MY Airlines will be issuing refunds and paying off the salaries for their staff by end of the year.
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