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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Kedah civil servant, accomplice remanded over RM300,000 contract abuse
ALOR STAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men, including a state civil servant, for alleged abuse of power involving a maintenance and cleaning contract worth about RM300,000. The suspects, both in their 30s, were remanded for five days until July 6 following an application before magistrate Siti Nor Hasliza Md Ali earlier today. According to a source, the suspects were picked up between 11am and 2pm yesterday after presenting themselves at the Kedah MACC office to assist with investigations. "Preliminary investigations indicate that the civil servant had abused his position between 2020 and 2021, by conspiring with a company to secure financial benefits for both suspects through the awarded contract," the source said. Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong confirmed the arrests when contacted. He said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of not less than five times the value of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Sinar Daily
11 hours ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
MACC probes Singaporean tycoon linked to Sabah corruption scandal
The investigation is based on reports alleging that the tycoon in question is believed to have funded bribes involving Datuk Albert Tei and several Umno leaders in Sabah. 02 Jul 2025 07:36pm The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a Singaporean tycoon following the circulation of a viral article on social media. PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a Singaporean tycoon following the circulation of a viral article on social media. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the matter when contacted today, adding that witnesses will be called in soon to have their statements recorded to assist in the investigation. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Bernama FILE PIX According to a MACC source, the investigation is based on reports alleging that the tycoon in question is believed to have funded bribes involving Datuk Albert Tei and several Umno leaders in Sabah. On June 30, two Sabah state assemblymen and a businessman were charged in the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court in connection with a corruption scandal involving mining licence approvals. They were charged under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for offering gratification, and under Section 16(a)(A) of the same Act for receiving gratification. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MACC investigates Singaporean tycoon in Sabah corruption scandal
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating a Singaporean tycoon following allegations of involvement in a corruption scandal linked to mining licence approvals in Sabah. The probe comes after a viral social media article highlighted claims of bribery involving local politicians and businessmen. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the investigation, stating that witnesses will soon be called to provide statements. 'We are looking into the matter seriously, and necessary actions will be taken based on the findings,' he said. A source within MACC revealed that the tycoon is suspected of funding bribes connected to Datuk Albert Tei and several UMNO leaders in Sabah. This development follows recent court charges against two Sabah state assemblymen and a businessman for corruption related to mining approvals. The accused were charged under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for offering bribes and Section 16(a)(A) for receiving bribes. The case has drawn significant public attention, raising concerns over corruption in natural resource management.
Daily Express
18 hours ago
- Daily Express
MACC remands 4 in Sabah over false claims worth RM5 million
Published on: Wednesday, July 02, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus issued a four-day remand order until July 5 for three men and a woman following an application by MACC in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded four people, including two company owners, on suspicion of submitting false claims to procure work permit printing services worth around RM5 million. Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus issued a four-day remand order until July 5 for three men and a woman following an application by MACC in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Kosmo quoted a source as saying that the suspects, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested between 6pm and 7pm on June 30 when they went to give their statements at the Sabah MACC office. 'All four suspects, two of whom are a former administrator and assistant administrator of a local oil company, are believed to have committed the offences from 2019 to 2023. 'The two suspects are believed to have conspired with the other two, both company owners, to submit false claims to procure permit printing services worth around RM5 million,' said the source. The suspects were arrested in Op Effingo, an operation by MACC's special operations division. On June 30, the division raided 10 locations around Kota Kinabalu and the Klang Valley, including several companies and the suspects' residences and offices. 'MACC seized 22 bank accounts, including an Amanah Saham Bumiputera account with about RM2 million, and around RM14,000 in foreign currencies. 'MACC also seized three luxury vehicles worth RM1.3 million and three mobile phones,' said the source. Zamri Zainul Abidin, senior director of MACC's special operations division, confirmed the arrests. He said the suspects would be charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, which relates to false claims, and with other offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
MACC begins investigation into MyKiosk project
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the tender process of MyKiosk project under the Housing and Local Government Ministry. MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus said that the commission had launched a preliminary investigation into the matter following a complaint lodged by a political party. "The Governance Investigation Division has also commenced a parallel investigation into the project. "Apart from the ministry, which has submitted a full report on the tender process and award, several other involved parties have also provided documents related to the project," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 2). Zainul said the MACC's investigation would focus on two key aspects: identifying any elements of corruption and irregularities in the tender process. "The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the MACC Act 2009," he added. In May, the ministry submitted documents related to the MyKiosk Project to the MACC, demonstrating the ministry's commitment to transparency and integrity in the project. According to the ministry, all procurement and contractor appointments for MyKiosk were carried out by 133 local authorities via open quotation processes. – Bernama
