KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained four enforcement officers and one retired officer for alleged involvement in a corruption case connected to a major national chain of massage centres.According to a source, the five male suspects, aged between 30 and 60, were held at the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya yesterday between 5pm and 7pm while giving their statements.The source disclosed that they are suspected of accepting bribes from the massage centre operator to facilitate its operations and expedite foreign worker permits for the company."To date, the MACC has also recorded statements from 16 witnesses to assist the investigation," the source told Bernama.This morning, Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah granted the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrates' Court, remanding four suspects until Feb 2

PETALING JAYA: If possible, I want to bankrupt the criminals who have raided public coffers, says Tan Sri Azam Baki

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has full autonomy in its investigation into to...

Statements have been recorded from two individuals believed linked to the case, according to an MACC source.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five more people, including fo...

This is part of MACC's investigation into alleged abuse of power, corruption.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been given court clearance to remand th...

PUTRAJAYA - The Environment Department director-general, deputy director-general and an assistant environmental control officer have been remanded for seven days from today, to assist investigations into a case involving the management of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste).Another individual, a member of the public, was also remanded for three days until Sunday, in connection with the same investigation.The remand order was issued by Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrates Court this morning.Earlier, the four individuals, clad in orange lock-up attire and handcuffed, arrived at the court compound at about 9.30am, under the escort of MACC officers.Media reports yesterday stated that the two senior officers were detained at around 6.30pm, after giving statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.It is understood that the MACC investigation is currently focusing on allegations of abuse of power and corruption, linked to the management of e-waste, believed to have occurred over the past several years.MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, who confirmed the arrests yesterday, said the investigation is being conducted thoroughly and professionally, in accordance with existing legal provisions.He said the commission would not compromise with any party involved in corrupt practices, regardless of their position or rank.The case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009

KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court here today dismissed an application for leave to commence judicial review filed by lawyer Mahajoth Singh to challenge two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) orders related to his client, businessman Albert Tei, which he claimed violated the lawyer-client privilege.In dismissing the application, Judge Alice Yoke Yee Ching ruled that matters relating to the investigative processes of enforcement authorities are not amenable to judicial review.Addressing the contention that the MACC had acted in bad faith by issuing the notices in contravention of the law, the court found that the allegation had not been established."For these reasons, I do not find that an argument has been made for leave to be given

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 The High Court here today dismissed an application for leave to commence judicial review fi...

Court rules that the notices issued to the lawyer for controversial businessman Albert Tei fall within the scope of MACC's statutory powers.

Judge rules investigative processes not open to judicial review.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 30 The director-general and deputy director-general of the Department of Environment (DoE) were b...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 The government will be uncompromising with civil servants involved in abuse of power and co...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is prepared to give...

Minister says any wrongdoing by DOE staffers will not be tolerated.

Malaysian Integrity Institute member warns corruption scandals involving officials damage public trust, calling for stronger laws and MACC independence.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained the director-general and deputy director-general of the Department of Environment (DOE) as part of a probe into alleged corruption in e-waste management

They amount to undue interference with the independence of the legal profession.

This is part of investigations into e-waste management.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 29 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained the director-general and deputy...

PUTRAJAYA The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Environment Department (DOE) to assist in investigations into a case related to the management of electronic waste (e-waste) on Thursday.A source revealed that both suspects were detained at about 6.30pm after giving statements to the MACC team at its headquarters, here.Investigations are being conducted into allegations of abuse of power and corruption linked to e-waste management, believed to have taken place over the past several years, the source said.Meanwhile, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests of both suspects.He said the investigation is being carried out thoroughly and professionally in accordance with the provisions of the law in force.MACC will not compromise with any party involved in corrupt practices regardless of their position or rank.MACC is committed to ensuring that every investigation is conducted transparently and with integrity, he said.The case is being investigated under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and further developments will be announced from time to time.

MACC is looking into claims of abuse of power and corruption said to have been taking place in the past few years.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 Businessman Albert Tei arrived at Bukit Aman at about 10.44am today to record a statement i...

Razali Alias faces three charges under MACC Act and Penal Code for allegedly receiving payments linked to Cyber Defence Centre procurement and flight tickets for his wife

I plead not guilty and request to be tried," he said calmly after the charges were read separately.For the first charge, Mohd Razali is accused of corruptly accepting a bribe of USD20,000 for himself from Sheikh Ahmad Nafiq Sheikh A. Rahman, 45, at the Malaysian Defence Intelligence Organisation (MDIO), Kementah Camp, Jalan Padang Tembak here, between August and November 2024.The bribe was allegedly offered as an inducement for him, in his capacity as director-general of the MDIO of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), to approve the certificate of verification and acceptance of services for payment purposes under the procurement of maintenance and support services for the Cyber Defence Operations Centre (CDOC) system of the Defence Intelligence Staff Division (BSPP).The charge is framed under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 (Act 694), punishable under Section 24(1) of the same law, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.For the second charge, Mohd Razali, in his capacity as director-general of MDIO, is accused of receiving a payment totalling RM26,800 for his wife, Datin Azarina Bakia, 59, for the purchase of return flight tickets between Kuala Lumpur and Malaga, Spain

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating a leading massage parlour...

MELAKA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior army officer serving in an army camp here over alleged bribery

The company, which has 32 outlets nationwide, is suspected of failing to pay taxes of about RM7.56 million a year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested five more individuals to assist in...

The suspects are company directors, owners and managers of the alleged crony firms, says an MACC source.

KUALA LUMPUR: Five people, said to be "cronies" of a senior Navy officer, have been remanded over an investigation into several companies suspected of corrupt practices

MELAKA, Jan 28 A senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) was remanded for six days from today to faci...

MELAKA - A senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) was remanded for six days from today to facilitate investigations into a corruption case involving about RM150,000.The order to remand the man, who is in his 40s, was issued by Magistrate Uthman Abd Ghani.According to a source, the suspect was arrested at about 12.15pm yesterday at the Melaka Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office."Initial investigations revealed that the suspect, who was serving as a camps commanding officer at the time of the alleged offence, is believed to have solicited and received bribes amounting to about RM150,000 in 2024 in relation to raw material supply work, the source said.The source added that the suspect is believed to have received the bribe money in cash from five companies that were awarded the supply contracts for the maintenance of a store at the camp.Meanwhile, Melaka MACC director Datuk Adi Supian Shafie, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009

MELAKA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior officer serving an army camp here over alleged bribery

SHAH ALAM Political activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, better known as Chegubard, is set to reveal alleged mismanagement involving a zakat centre in the northern region on Wednesday.He said activists from Pembela Tanah Air (Peta) would lodge a report at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters in Putrajaya at 3pm.He alleged that there were improper practices in the management of zakat at the centre concerned.Mismanagement is not only about the value of money, but involves repeated management practices that have occurred many times.Therefore, the zakat management must be examined according to Islamic rulings and the zakat administration in the state clearly violated a fatwa that has been issued and that should not have happened, he said.On Tuesday, Chegubard said he would expose alleged wrongdoing involving top leadership of a ministry as well as a zakat centre in a state.He claimed to have several sets of data and information related to the allegations, which he described as important for further investigation.When asked to comment on the disclosure involving senior leadership of a ministry, he said it involved two cases.We need to decide which one to go with first, but I think it is more important to look at the materials this afternoon and possibly begin with an organisation that heads Malaysias civil servants, he added.In a related development, he stressed that he would not back down despite facing various forms of intimidation, including investigations and threats of legal action following earlier corruption allegations.He also stressed that the threats he had previously received did not affect him and would not weaken his resolve in continuing his struggle.Insya-Allah, all these threats, intimidation or offers do not affect me because I have never paid attention to such things.But this time, I see intimidation using the government, police and others, with investigation after investigation and threats of lawsuits piling up and I feel it should not be like this, he said.Meanwhile, he said he remained as a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) division chief and had not received any offers to join other political parties.No, none at all

Bersatu leader says he will submit info to MACC soon.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 16 bank accounts invo...

KUALA LUMPUR: Two hotels valued at RM2mil and 21 bank accounts were frozen as investigations intensified into alleged corruption linked to procurement projects involving the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM)

PETALING JAYA A new report by the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has exposed serious weaknesses in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commissions (MACC) oversight system, warning that the agency operates with little meaningful accountability despite the presence of multiple advisory bodies.The study found that all five institutions commonly cited as checks on the MACC the Anti-Corruption Advisory Body (ACAB), Special Committee on Corruption (SCC), Complaints Committee (CC), Operations Review Panel (ORP) and Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (CCPP) lack the authority to investigate misconduct, compel evidence or impose sanctions.As a result, the MACC is effectively left to police itself.This institutional design creates a conflict of interest when investigations involve the Prime Minister or close political allies, the report said.It also claimed that the MACC Chief Commissioner is appointed through the Prime Ministers binding advice to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.According to C4, the agencys oversight arrangements are fragmented, opaque and largely symbolic, with the implementation of advisory recommendations left entirely to the MACCs discretion.Public confidence, the report said, has eroded amid allegations of selective prosecution and political interference.The report highlighted several high-profile cases to illustrate these shortcomings, including the 2009 death of Teoh Beng Hock while in MACC custody, the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal and the 2021 shareholding controversy involving MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose term was renewed three times despite allegations of regulatory breaches.Other examples cited include the failure to table the Special Committee on Corruptions 2020 report in Parliament and instances of witness intimidation noted by the Court of Appeal in the 2025 corruption case involving Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq.The report added that the recent Sabah corruption scandal and the MACCs treatment of whistleblower Albert Tei have further exposed deep-rooted accountability issues.It is apparent that, other than instituting a lawsuit against the MACC, Tei would have no avenue for recourse, even if the commission had been proven to have mistreated him.The exercise of the MACCs powers must be accountable to an independent body, and any complaints mechanism against the commission must be made publicly available, C4 stressed.To address these gaps, C4 recommended expanding Ombudsman Malaysias jurisdiction to include oversight of the MACC, establishing a Parliamentary Special Select Committee with powers to summon witnesses and request documents and separating the offices of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor through an independent appointment process.We urge the establishment of a Parliamentary Special Select Committee dedicated to overseeing the MACC, with powers to summon witnesses, request documents and oversee the appointment and removal of the Chief Commissioner.ACAB, ORP and CCPP should be reframed as advisory or support bodies with strengthened transparency obligations, while genuine oversight functions are relocated to Parliament and the Ombudsman, the group said.It also called for the separation of the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, with an independent Public Prosecutor appointed through a non-executive-dominated process and governed by clear prosecutorial guidelines.The report stressed that while current advisory panels should remain in place, their focus should be on transparency, with real oversight powers transferred to independent and parliamentary bodies.Without such reforms, C4 warned, the MACCs public credibility will continue to decline.

The two properties are currently valued at at least RM2m.

C4 says none of the five bodies can probe misconduct or impose sanctions on MACC, which means the commission is free to ignore their 'advice'.

Agency faces declining trust due to perceived failure to tackle grand corruption effectively - watchdog.

IPOH, January 23 Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said today complaints lodged with the Malaysian...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 21 bank accounts, including 14 b...

A source from the anti-graft agency says the two hotels, owned by the senior navy officer, are valued at about RM2 million.

KUALA TERENGGANU - Salwani Anuar@Kamaruddin, the wife of former army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, was charged at the Sessions Court here today with receiving proceeds from unlawful activities amounting to RM5,000 last year.The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Mohd Azhar Othman."I plead not guilty and request to be tried, she said after the charge was read out before the judge.Based on the charge, Salwani is alleged to have received proceeds from illegal activities in the form of RM5,000, which was deposited into her bank account.The offence was allegedly committed at a bank branch in Kerteh near Besut on Jan 16, 2025.The charge against Salwani was framed under Subsection 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Act 613) and is punishable under the same provision.If convicted, she faces imprisonment of up to 15 years and a fine of not less than five times the amount or value of the proceeds from the unlawful activities at the time it was committed, or RM5 million, whichever is higher.Deputy public prosecutor from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)Maziah Mohaideoffered to apply the same bail terms previously granted by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, namely RM30,000 in two sureties, subject to conditions that the accused report to the nearest MACC office monthly and surrender her international passport to the court."As the prosecution will apply for this case to be transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to be tried together with the accused's earlier case and her husband's (Muhammad Hafizuddeain) case,therefore, no objection to applying the same bail today," she said.Defence counsel Fahmi Abd Moin said the defence had no objection and agreed to the bail terms proposed by the prosecution.The court then granted bail on the same terms as those previously imposed by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, with similar conditions.The judge also fixed March 30 for mention and allowed the case to be transferred to the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to be tried together with the earlier case involving Salwani.On Jan 22, Salwani pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to a similar charge involving RM77,000 and was granted bail of RM30,000 intwo sureties by Judge Rosli Ahmad.On the same day, her husband, Muhammad Hafizuddeain, 58, was charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on four counts of receiving proceeds from illegal activities amounting to more than RM2.12 million

KUALA LUMPUR: Some RM9.7mil in assets have been seized in connection with an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of RM300mil in investment funds linked to a Tan Sri

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 25): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has so far seized assets worth RM9.7 million in connection with an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of nearly RM300 million in investment funds linked to an individual with the title Tan Sri

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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has so far seized assets worth RM9.7 millio...

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Commission also raided 5 premises in regard to the case, source says.

Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have opened two investigation papers into a man bearing the title Tan Sri over his alleged involvement in a large-scale investment fraud amounting to more than 300 million ringgit (US$75 million). The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) had arrested two individuals and carried out searches at five premises around the Klang Valley earlier in the week following information received

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is tracing an estimated RM2.5 billion in ov...

A source says nearly 1,700 investors are believed to be affected.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 24): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 14 bank accounts as part of its widening investigation into alleged investment fund misappropriation linked to a prominent Tan Sri

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened two investigation papers involving a man bearing the title "Tan Sri" over his alleged involvement in a large-scale investment fraud amounting to more than RM300mil

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 14 bank accounts as part of its...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 A senior Royal Malaysian Navy officer and a company director have been remanded for seven d...

KUALA LUMPUR: Two individuals, including a senior Navy officer, have been remanded by graft busters over allegations of corruption involving the appointment of a company linked to the officer for projects at his workplace

The former prime minister tells the High Court even Saudi king Salman bin Abdulaziz never raised the donation issue when they met in 2017, after controversies erupted.

DAP Women's legal bureau head wants to know if investigations remain active.

KUALA LUMPUR The former Armed Forces Chief retired General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, intends to fully clear his name regarding the charges brought against him at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Friday, according to his solicitor.Counsel Abdul Aziz Hamzah stated that his client, who served 42 years in the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), is prepared to respond to all allegations in court.He pointed out that his client is facing a total of four charges, including two under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, one under Section 409 and another under Section 165 of the Penal Code.Abdul Aziz told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex that Nizam is attending court specifically to respond to these charges and restore his reputation.The lawyer also confirmed that the 60-year-old former general is currently managing health issues but declined to elaborate on the specifics, noting that while his client does have health problems, the details remain private and cannot be shared.Earlier in the proceedings, Nizam pleaded not guilty before Judge Rosli Ahmad to two counts of using his position for gratification totalling RM552,481.90.He additionally denied one count of criminal breach of trust involving the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) amounting to RM3 million, as well as one count of receiving RM200,000 in 2024.Nizam was granted bail of RM180,000 following his plea

SHAH ALAM - Former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan was charged at the Sessions Court here today on two counts of receiving RM145,000 in proceeds allegedly linked to illegal activities.Hafizuddeain, 58, who arrived at the court at 8.29am, pleaded not guilty after both charges were read out before Judge Datuk Mohd Nasir Nordin."I understand the charges and wish to claim trial, he said after each charge was read out.Hafizuddin is the first Army chief to be charged in court in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Malaysian Army's procurement tenders.According to the charges, the former senior officer of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is accused of receiving proceeds from illegal activities involving sums of RM115,000 and RM30,000, which were deposited into his bank account at a branch in Ampang Point, Ampang, between Feb 2, 2024, and May 19, 2025.The charges were brought under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a maximum jail term of 15 years and a fine of not less than five times the amount involved or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction.Yesterday, Hafizuddeain pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to four charges of receiving more than RM2.12 million in proceeds from illegal activities.Under Ops Parasit, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Jan 7 detained a senior officer and his two wives in connection with army tender procurement projects, with the officer remanded for seven days and his wives remanded for three and six days respectively the following day.The MACC investigation into the case began on Oct 7, 2025, and is considered sensitive as it involves high-ranking officers and public interest.On Dec 23, 2025 a team of MACC officers arrived at the Defence Ministry to conduct preliminary investigations into several army projects dating back to 2023.Last Thursday, 23 individuals, including two high-ranking officers and four senior MAF officers, were detained by the MACC to assist in investigations into alleged corruption and abuse of power, involving procurement matters and the use of public funds, as well as claims of receiving bribes from several companies, linked to the procurement of supplies for the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) and the ministry.Nasir allowed Hafizuddeain to be released on bail of RM250,000 with two sureties, as ordered by Judge Azura Alwi yesterday.Additional conditions were also maintained, requiring the accused to report to the authorities once a month during the first week and to surrender his passport until the case is concluded

KUALA LUMPUR - His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, delivered a strong warning on corruption during the opening of the First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament on Monday.In a royal address touching on various national priorities, Sultan Ibrahim said efforts to combat corruption must not consider rank or position, reminding lawmakers, government officials and civil servants involved in corrupt practices that they would be regarded as "traitors to the nation."I have said before that I came to Kuala Lumpur to hunt down corrupt officials and it seems I have found them. This is just the tip of the iceberg, including some within this chamber, who will continue to be pursued until justice is served, he said during the opening ceremony.The monarch emphasised that anti-corruption measures must be comprehensive, targeting not only recipients but also givers and all parties involved, urging the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to act swiftly and fairly, without being influenced by rank or position.Sultan Ibrahim also cautioned against exploiting religious, racial, or royalty sensitivities (the "3Rs) for political purposes, stressing the importance of upholding the Malay language and the foundational principles of Malaysia under the 1963 Malaysia Agreement (MA63).His Majesty further called attention to digital security threats, including deep-fakes, and underlined the need to strengthen democratic institutions, including limiting the Prime Ministers tenure to two terms.In response, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul reminded MPs to observe decorum during debates and noted that the use of parliamentary media centres must follow proper procedures to prevent misuse.He encouraged lawmakers to focus on key issues, including the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), and announced reforms to expand question sessions and allow greater access to the Special Chamber for more guests.So far, 41 MPs have participated in the debate on the Royal Address, which began on Tuesday.The first week of the session also saw Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim addressing major issues during Question Time, including Malaysias cautious stance on supporting a proposed Gaza Peace Committee while Israeli attacks continue and humanitarian aid remains unsecured.Anwar said the matter would be discussed at the Cabinet meeting today, and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan had been tasked with obtaining the full membership list of the committee

KUALA LUMPUR Former Armed Forces Chief, retired General Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar, pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Friday to charges of abusing his position to obtain bribes totalling RM552,481.90, committing criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million from the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) and receiving RM200,000 since 2024.Nizam, 60, entered the plea after all four charges were read out before Judge Rosli Ahmad.I understand the charges and plead not guilty, Your Honour, he said while standing in the dock, dressed in a black coat and holding a walking stick.According to the first and second charges, Nizam, in his capacity as Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel Services (AKSPA) of the Malaysian Armed Forces and chairman of the TKAT Executive Committee, allegedly abused his position for personal gain involving sums of RM267,481.90 and RM285,000.He was accused of appointing five companies to supply items including kain pelikat, batik cloth, multifunctional folding pliers, backpacks and bath towels for 2025 Hari Raya aid packages for TKAT.The offences were allegedly committed at the Defence Ministry, Jalan Padang Tembak, Kementah on June 24, 2024.He was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, punishable under Section 24(1) of the same Act, which carries a sentence of up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.For the third charge, Nizam was accused of committing criminal breach of trust after allegedly misusing RM3 million belonging to TKAT by making an additional investment in a company without approval from the TKAT Investment Committee.The offence was allegedly committed at the same location on Oct 4, 2024.If convicted, he faces punishment under Section 409 of the Penal Code, which provides for two to 20 years imprisonment, whipping and a possible fine.For the fourth charge, Nizam, in his capacity as Armed Forces Chief, was accused of receiving RM200,000 without consideration from a 57-year-old company director, who was known to have dealings related to matters under the accuseds authority.The offence was allegedly committed at Wisma Transit Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Buku Lima, Kementah, in March 2025.If convicted, he may be punished under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both.The prosecution was conducted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib, while the defence was represented by lawyer Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud.MORE TO COME

KOTA BARU: A man with the title "Tan Sri" was among two people arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of involvement in a large-scale investment fraud of more than RM300mil in Kuala Lumpur

Chief commissioner Azam Baki says it has also frozen 14 bank accounts amounting to RM7.2 million.

KOTA BHARU, Jan 22 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that its investigation into a...

The MACC chief commissioner says the anti-graft agency will assist the UK's Serious Fraud Office in completing their investigation.

KOTA BHARU, Jan 22 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has tasked its Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF)...

MACC chief Azam Baki says a decision from Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar will be obtained soon, given the cases significance and public interest.

MACC chief says they are pursuing the top guns first and working their way down.