KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22* — Becoming a pilot is a costly and challenging endeavor, and over 50 Malaysian trainees now face heartbreak after their trusted training company in Shah Alam allegedly mismanaged more than RM21 million in funds. 

The company, which coordinated aviation training in the Czech Republic, has left both trainees and their families in distress since 2020, with many suffering losses of up to hundreds of thousands of ringgit. Parents, including Yusof (not his real name), whose son was sponsored by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), report that the company failed to pay for tuition and living expenses, leading to evictions for students in Prague.

Despite lodging police reports, parents were told only Mara could file a breach of trust case. As issues escalated, Mara withheld RM9 million due to unresolved matters with the company, ultimately enrolling some students in local flight schools.

Many families have attempted to seek resolution, but complaints have gone unaddressed, and some students had to pay for their training directly, with a few unable to complete their courses. Azlira Bosra, whose daughter was also affected, has taken legal action against the company, but court summons have gone unanswered.

As they continue to fight for justice, these families remain determined to hold the company accountable for its alleged mismanagement of funds.