Here is the situation at my condo somewhere in Klang Valley. After latest MC election, we got a new treasurer.

1. RM4.5k for repainting a small common room (6 x 5 x 3 meters). The old committee approved it. New treasurer thought the cost was ridiculous. After complaining, the contractor reduced it to RM1k (over 70% lower).

2. Nearly RM70k for a new reserve water tank on ground floor was approved by old MC. This new tank replaced an old one. New treasurer was told to pay the invoice. On inspection, he found two problems:
a. the new tank doesn't look new at all
b. the invoice quoted a tank 7.7 times (in volume) larger than it should be

We can only catch these problems if there is something that the new treasurer needs to pay. Trying to get details on other past expenses is impossible as the Chairman has total control over the MC and property manager. The treasurer is alone and cast as 'troublemaker'.

The same contractor was involved in both cases. I see is a pattern of contractor overcharging and MC approving.

What is our best course of action?

All we have is suspicion of a crime. There aren't any proof of a crime was committed.

Would MACC take the case? Does a lawyer need to get involved? I would appreciate if you or anyone can share your experience with MACC. Thanks.