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The Star
12 hours ago
- The Star
Four nabbed in data centre project graft case
KUALA LUMPUR: A contract manager of a prominent construction company, his wife and two company directors have been remanded by graft busters over alleged bribery linked to a RM180mil data centre construction project in Johor. All suspects were remanded following an application made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court yesterday. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a seven-day remand for the contract manager until July 24, while his wife has been remanded for three days until July 20. The two company directors, both male, were ordered to be remanded for five days until July 22. Sources revealed that the suspects, aged between 40 and 60, were detained as part of Ops Ways, an operation carried out by the MACC's Investigation Division in several locations around the Klang Valley on Thursday. During the operation, investigators seized approximately RM7.5mil in cash from the contract manager's residence. 'The money is believed to be kickbacks paid to the suspects in return for securing six procurement tenders related to the project,' the source said.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
MACC remands construction contract manager and others in RM180mil bribery probe
KUALA LUMPUR: A contract manager from a leading construction company, his wife, and two company directors have been remanded by anti-corruption officials over alleged bribery linked to a RM180mil data centre construction project in Johor. The suspects were remanded following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Friday (July 18). Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a seven-day remand for the male contract manager until July 24, while his wife was remanded for three days until July 20. The two male company directors were ordered to be remanded for five days until July 22. Sources indicated that the suspects, aged between their 40s and 60s, were detained as part of Ops Ways, an operation conducted by the MACC's Investigation Division in various locations around the Klang Valley on Thursday (July 17). During the operation, investigators seized approximately RM7.5mil in cash from the contract manager's residence. "The money is believed to be kickbacks paid to the suspect in return for securing six procurement tenders related to the project," a source revealed. Preliminary investigations suggest that the contract manager demanded a 2.5% commission in bribes for each tender awarded to the two companies involved. MACC deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests, stating the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) and Section 17(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
'Datuk' remanded in RM75mil money laundering probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a company director bearing the title "Datuk", suspected of involvement in money laundering activities amounting to approximately RM75 million. A four-day remand order, until July 6, was issued by magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin following an application by the MACC at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court earlier this morning. According to sources, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at about 4pm yesterday when he presented himself at the MACC headquarters to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offence in 2012, involving the approval of RM400 million in loan financing for a fibre network development project. "Initial investigations suggest that RM75 million from the amount was channelled to a company owned by the suspect," the source said. On June 30, MACC's Special Operations Division carried out raids at four separate locations, including the suspect's residence and office in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. "During the operation, the MACC froze 12 bank accounts, both personal and corporate, estimated to contain about RM400,000," the source added. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the suspect's arrest. The case is being investigated under offences related to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA) 2001.
Daily Express
15-05-2025
- Daily Express
Pamela Ling's husband arrested over her abduction
Published on: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 15, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Filepic of Pamela. KUALA LUMPUR: The husband of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh was arrested this morning in connection with her abduction in the federal capital last month. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Rusdi Isa said the suspect was taken to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court for a remand application, but it was rejected. Advertisement 'At present, the suspect remains in custody to assist with the ongoing investigation into the recent abduction case,' he said in a statement today. Rusdi previously stated that police may record statements from Ling's three children as well as several other individuals in Singapore to assist in the investigation. On April 9, Ling, 42, was reported missing while on her way to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya in an e-hailing car. Police received a report regarding her disappearance at 3.02 pm the same day. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Port manager remanded for deceiving shareholders causing RM1mil losses
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a port manager for allegedly deceiving a company's shareholders, resulting in a loss of approximately RM1mil. An MACC source has revealed that the 40-year-old woman was suspected of committing the offence involving dredging work at Bagan Datoh Port, Perak, to claim payment more than the actual value from another company. "The woman was detained at 6.15pm yesterday (May 7) when she turned up to give her statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. "A four-day remand order was issued (until May 11) by Magistrate Afiq Fakrul Ismail following MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court this morning," according to the source on Thursday (May 8). Meanwhile, the senior director of the MACC Investigation Division, Datuk Zainul Darus, confirmed the arrest when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama
