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Barnama
23-05-2025
- Barnama
MACC Record Statements From 24 Individuals In Connection With Hazardous Cargo Imported Through KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 24 individuals to assist in investigations regarding the issue of importing hazardous goods via cargo at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is suspected to involve elements of corruption. According to sources, the individuals summoned include employees from three companies, as well as officers and staff from three enforcement agencies at KLIA. 'The investigation was conducted following activities involving the importation of hazardous chemicals that did not adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP), thereby exposing KLIA to security threats. 'Based on preliminary investigations, the chemicals were declared as accessory products or household items to mislead the authorities,' the source said. Meanwhile, MACC Intelligence Division Senior Director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said that the commission is currently identifying governance weaknesses that allowed these hazardous goods to be easily imported. He added that an investigation paper has been opened by the Governance Investigation Division (BPT) to examine governance, administration, management and enforcement weaknesses that facilitated the easy importation of these dangerous items. BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatv , @bernamaradio Twitter : @ , @BernamaTV , @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial , @bernamatvofficial , @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Star
23-05-2025
- The Star
Statements from 24 individuals recorded in connection with hazardous cargo imported through KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 24 individuals to assist in investigations regarding the importation of hazardous goods via cargo at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for elements of corruption. According to sources, the individuals summoned include employees from three companies, as well as officers and staff from three enforcement agencies at KLIA. "The investigation was conducted following activities linked to importing hazardous chemicals that did not adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP), thereby exposing KLIA to security threats. "Based on preliminary investigations, the chemicals were declared as accessory products or household items to mislead the authorities," the source said. Meanwhile, MACC intelligence division senior director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said that the commission is currently identifying governance weaknesses that allowed these hazardous goods to be easily imported. He added that an investigation paper has been opened by the governance investigation division to examine governance, administration, management and enforcement weaknesses that facilitated the easy importation of these dangerous items. - Bernama
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
MACC record statements from 24 individuals in connection with hazardous cargo imported through KLIA
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 24 individuals to assist in investigations regarding the issue of importing hazardous goods via cargo at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is suspected to involve elements of corruption. According to sources, the individuals summoned include employees from three companies, as well as officers and staff from three enforcement agencies at KLIA. 'The investigation was conducted following activities involving the importation of hazardous chemicals that did not adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP), thereby exposing KLIA to security threats. 'Based on preliminary investigations, the chemicals were declared as accessory products or household items to mislead the authorities,' the source said. Meanwhile, MACC Intelligence Division Senior Director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said that the commission is currently identifying governance weaknesses that allowed these hazardous goods to be easily imported. He added that an investigation paper has been opened by the Governance Investigation Division (BPT) to examine governance, administration, management and enforcement weaknesses that facilitated the easy importation of these dangerous items.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
MACC probes hazardous goods import via KLIA cargo
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 24 individuals to assist in investigations regarding the issue of importing hazardous goods via cargo at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which is suspected to involve elements of corruption. According to sources, the individuals summoned include employees from three companies, as well as officers and staff from three enforcement agencies at KLIA. 'The investigation was conducted following activities involving the importation of hazardous chemicals that did not adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP), thereby exposing KLIA to security threats. 'Based on preliminary investigations, the chemicals were declared as accessory products or household items to mislead the authorities,' the source said. Meanwhile, MACC Intelligence Division Senior Director Datuk Idris Zaharudin said that the commission is currently identifying governance weaknesses that allowed these hazardous goods to be easily imported. He added that an investigation paper has been opened by the Governance Investigation Division (BPT) to examine governance, administration, management and enforcement weaknesses that facilitated the easy importation of these dangerous items.
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MACC records statements from 24 over KLIA hazardous cargo case
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 24 individuals in connection with the smuggling of hazardous goods through cargo operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), believed to involve elements of corruption. A source said those called in for questioning include employees from three companies, as well as officers and staff from three enforcement agencies operating at KLIA. "The investigation was launched due to the importation of hazardous goods that did not follow standard operating procedures (SOP), exposing the KLIA area to potential security threats. "Initial investigations revealed that these hazardous goods, which consist of chemicals, were declared as household or accessory products," the source said. Meanwhile, MACC's intelligence division senior director Datuk Idris Zaharudin, when contacted, said the commission is currently identifying governance weaknesses that allowed such goods to be brought in with ease. He said the commission's governance investigation division has also opened an investigation paper to examine aspects of administrative, management, and enforcement weaknesses.
