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The Star
19-07-2025
- The Star
Four nabbed in data centre project graft case
KUALA LUMPUR: A contract manager of a prominent construction company, his wife and two company directors have been remanded by graft busters over alleged bribery linked to a RM180mil data centre construction project in Johor. All suspects were remanded following an application made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court yesterday. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a seven-day remand for the contract manager until July 24, while his wife has been remanded for three days until July 20. The two company directors, both male, were ordered to be remanded for five days until July 22. Sources revealed that the suspects, aged between 40 and 60, were detained as part of Ops Ways, an operation carried out by the MACC's Investigation Division in several locations around the Klang Valley on Thursday. During the operation, investigators seized approximately RM7.5mil in cash from the contract manager's residence. 'The money is believed to be kickbacks paid to the suspects in return for securing six procurement tenders related to the project,' the source said.
BusinessToday
18-07-2025
- BusinessToday
MACC Arrests Construction Company Personnel Linked To Johor Data Centre Project Corruption Probe
The contract manager of a prominent construction company is among four individuals arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for suspected involvement in corrupt activities related to the procurement of a tender for a data centre construction project in Johor, valued at about RM180 million. According to a source, the manager, his wife, and two others were arrested in an operation, Op Ways, in the Klang Valley yesterday. During the operation, the MACC also seized about RM7.5 million in cash found at the contract manager's residence. 'The money is believed to be bribes paid to the suspect for obtaining six tenders for the project. Initial investigations found that the suspect set a bribe payment of 2.5 per cent for each tender obtained,' said the source. Putrajaya Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin has issued a remand order for seven days until July 24 against the accused, who is now on remand for seven days until July 24, while the remand order for his wife was for three days. The other two suspects, both male, were ordered to be on remand for five days until July 22. Meanwhile, when contacted, MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrest. He said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) and Section 17(A) of the MACC Act 2009. Related
The Star
18-07-2025
- The Star
MACC remands construction contract manager and others in RM180mil bribery probe
KUALA LUMPUR: A contract manager from a leading construction company, his wife, and two company directors have been remanded by anti-corruption officials over alleged bribery linked to a RM180mil data centre construction project in Johor. The suspects were remanded following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Friday (July 18). Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a seven-day remand for the male contract manager until July 24, while his wife was remanded for three days until July 20. The two male company directors were ordered to be remanded for five days until July 22. Sources indicated that the suspects, aged between their 40s and 60s, were detained as part of Ops Ways, an operation conducted by the MACC's Investigation Division in various locations around the Klang Valley on Thursday (July 17). During the operation, investigators seized approximately RM7.5mil in cash from the contract manager's residence. "The money is believed to be kickbacks paid to the suspect in return for securing six procurement tenders related to the project," a source revealed. Preliminary investigations suggest that the contract manager demanded a 2.5% commission in bribes for each tender awarded to the two companies involved. MACC deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests, stating the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) and Section 17(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Contract manager, wife among 4 remanded over bribery linked to Johor data centre project
KUALA LUMPUR: A contract manager of a construction company, his wife and two company directors have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged bribery linked to a RM180 million data centre project in Johor. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a seven-day remand for the contract manager, until July 24, while his wife was remanded for three days until July 20. The two company directors were remanded for five days until July 22, following an application by MACC at the Putrajaya magistrate's court today. A source said the suspects, aged 40s to 60s, were detained during Op Ways in the Klang Valley yesterday. MACC seized about RM7.5 million in cash at the residence of the contract manager. "The money is believed to be bribes paid to the suspect in return for securing six procurement tenders for the project. "Initial investigations revealed that the suspect set a bribe payment rate of 2.5 per cent for each procurement tender obtained by the two companies," the source said. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests, adding that the case is being investigated under Sections 16(a)(A) and 17(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for corporate liability offences.
New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
'Datuk' remanded in RM75mil money laundering probe
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a company director bearing the title "Datuk", suspected of involvement in money laundering activities amounting to approximately RM75 million. A four-day remand order, until July 6, was issued by magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin following an application by the MACC at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court earlier this morning. According to sources, the male suspect, in his 50s, was detained at about 4pm yesterday when he presented himself at the MACC headquarters to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offence in 2012, involving the approval of RM400 million in loan financing for a fibre network development project. "Initial investigations suggest that RM75 million from the amount was channelled to a company owned by the suspect," the source said. On June 30, MACC's Special Operations Division carried out raids at four separate locations, including the suspect's residence and office in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. "During the operation, the MACC froze 12 bank accounts, both personal and corporate, estimated to contain about RM400,000," the source added. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division senior director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the suspect's arrest. The case is being investigated under offences related to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA) 2001.
