Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Civil Servant for Bribery
Background
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has taken a significant step in its fight against corruption by remanding a civil servant for five days on suspicion of receiving a RM50,000 bribe in exchange for endorsing and approving payment claim documents for five projects at a public university in Terengganu.
Remand Order Issued
The remand order, effective until January 10, was issued by Senior Assistant Registrar Yuhanis Mohd Roslan following an application by the MACC at the Kuala Terengganu Magistrate’s Court today. This move indicates the seriousness with which the MACC is treating the case, and the need to conduct a thorough investigation to uncover the truth.
Suspect’s Detention
According to sources, the suspect, who is in his 40s, was detained around 1 pm yesterday when he arrived to provide a statement at the Terengganu MACC office. The suspect was arrested along with his wife, who was later released on MACC bail. The total value of the projects involved is RM500,000.
Preliminary Investigations
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have committed the act between 2023 and 2024 by receiving the kickback through bank transfers to his wife’s account. The suspect’s wife was also arrested and released on MACC bail.
Investigation Underway
The case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009, which relates to bribery and corruption. Terengganu MACC director Hazrul Shazreen Abd Yazid confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being thoroughly investigated. He also did not rule out the possibility of additional arrests being made to assist with the investigation.
Conclusion
The arrest of the civil servant is a significant step in the fight against corruption in Malaysia. It sends a strong message that the MACC will not tolerate corrupt activities and will take action against those who engage in them. The investigation is ongoing, and it is important that the public remains vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the suspect in the case?
- The suspect is a civil servant in his 40s.
- What is the allegation against the suspect?
- The suspect is alleged to have received a RM50,000 bribe in exchange for endorsing and approving payment claim documents for five projects at a public university in Terengganu.
- What is the total value of the projects involved?
- The total value of the projects is RM500,000.
- What section of the MACC Act 2009 is the case being investigated under?
- The case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009, which relates to bribery and corruption.
- Has the suspect’s wife been arrested?
- Yes, the suspect’s wife was arrested and released on MACC bail.