Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates civil servants

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has conducted two separate investigations involving civil servants in Kedah and Sabah.

In Kedah, three individuals—including a senior government officer, a civil servant, and a company owner—were detained on suspicion of involvement in a bribery scheme. The suspects allegedly conspired between 2024 and 2025 to exchange approximately RM155,000 for the approval of a sports attire supply contract. Investigations suggest bribes were distributed via cash and bank transfers. The suspects are currently under a five-day remand order.

In Sabah, a civil servant in his 40s has been remanded for seven days following allegations of abusing his position. The suspect is accused of issuing certificates of practical completion for 15 government projects valued at RM2 million for a company owned by a family member. The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which addresses the use of official positions for personal or third-party gratification.