KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals, including a former director-general of a statutory body with the title ‘Datuk’, over alleged misappropriation, abuse of power, and corruption.
The suspects, aged in their 50s and 60s, were detained around 4 pm today after arriving to provide their statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
A source said the suspects are believed to have abused their power in appointing a company for a project and in the sale of land owned by the statutory body.
“Both individuals are suspected of involvement in the sale of land owned by the statutory body to a company linked to the developer without the knowledge of the Board of Directors and its subsidiary,” the source said.
Both suspects will be taken to the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for a remand application.
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama
