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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
MACC probes RM180m data centre graft case, 20 more witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will call up 20 more witnesses as part of its probe into a corruption case linked to a RM180 million data centre construction project tender in Johor. MACC Investigation Division senior director Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed that statements from 12 individuals have already been recorded. Three suspects—a project manager and two company directors—remain under remand, while a female suspect was released after her remand order expired. 'So far, there have been no new arrests in this case,' Zainul said when contacted. Earlier reports revealed shocking details, including an attempt by one suspect to burn nearly RM1 million in cash during an MACC raid under Op Ways. Officers discovered the money in flames at a Petaling Jaya residence. Further searches uncovered RM7.5 million in cash hidden in pillow boxes, along with luxury watches and jewellery. The case involves a contract manager, his wife, and two others detained in the Klang Valley. - Bernama
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC begins probe into MyKiosk
PETALING JAYA: Graft investigators have initiated a probe into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the tender process of the MyKiosk project under the Housing and Local Government Ministry. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) senior director of investigation Datuk Zainul Darus said they 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 parties have also provided documents related to the project,' he said in a statement yesterday. Zainul said MACC's probe would focus on two key aspects, namely identifying any elements of corruption and spotting irregularities in the tender process. 'The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the MACC Act 2009,' he added. On May 21, MCA Youth lodged a report with MACC regarding the MyKiosk 2.0 project. MCA Youth deputy chief Mike Chong said concerns arose over high material costs, claiming the costs were higher than outside. He added that reports and feedback also indicated the kiosks were underutilised. Meanwhile, the ministry has pledged to fully cooperate with MACC, affirming that no compromise will be made with any party found to be involved in corruption or abuse of power. It said it had voluntarily handed over all documents related to the implementation of the MyKiosk initiative to MACC on May 22. 'We welcome MACC's investigation as a vital step in ensuring every government initiative is carried out with accountability, transparency and free from any element of corruption,' it said in a statement. MyKiosk, one of the ministry's economic empowerment initiatives, aims to support small-scale traders through the provision of affordable kiosks nationwide. According to the ministry, the ceiling cost for each MyKiosk 2.0 unit was set at RM25,000 by the Local Government Department. 'All procurement processes and contractor appointments under MyKiosk were carried out via open quotations by 133 local authorities (PBT) across the country. 'A total of 795 contractors have been appointed by the respective PBTs to undertake the supply and placement of the kiosks,' it added. In a statement yesterday, MCA Youth information chief Neow Choo Seong said the party welcomed MACC's investigation. 'This development affirms the legitimacy of the report lodged by MCA Youth and MCA Beliawanis with MACC on May 21, and underscores the seriousness of the concerns raised,' he said, adding that MACC's investigation was a clear validation that the concerns expressed by party were both credible and warranted. 'MCA Youth places its full trust in MACC to carry out this investigation with transparency, diligence and independence – free from political interference or bias.'
The Star
02-07-2025
- 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
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MACC investigates alleged corruption in MyKiosk project
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has initiated an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities involving the MyKiosk project, following a complaint lodged by a political party. The complaint centres on the tender process managed by the Housing and Local Government Ministry for the construction of the kiosks. MACC Senior Investigation Director Datuk Zainul Darus said a preliminary inquiry had been carried out based on the information received, and another parallel investigation is being conducted by the Governance Investigation Division involving the MyKiosk project. "The ministry has submitted a complete report detailing the tender process and its award. "In addition, several other parties involved have also provided supporting documents related to the project," he said. Zainul said the investigation will focus on two key aspects, namely, identifying any elements of corruption or abuse during the tender process, and reviewing the entire governance mechanism to determine if there were breaches of regulations, procedures, or systemic weaknesses. He confirmed that the investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
The Star
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Former CEO remanded for submitting RM360mil in false claims
KUALA LUMPUR: A former CEO of a company has been remanded for three days until Monday (May 5) for allegedly submitting claims containing false particulars amounting to RM360mil. The remand order was issued following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya magistrates' court on Saturday (May 3). According to a source, the suspect, in his 40s, was arrested at about 11pm on Friday (May 2) when he went to give his statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. 'An initial investigation found that the suspect is believed to be involved in submitting documents containing false particulars to make claims amounting to about RM360mil using sukuk funds in a highway construction project worth RM1.3bil,' said the source. MACC senior director of the investigation division Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the arrest and said the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009 related to the offence of intending to deceive by providing false claims. Zainul said four individuals – three men and one woman, including one with the 'Datuk Seri' title, who were remanded last Wednesday (April 30) in connection with the same case, had been released on MACC bail.- Bernama
