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Malaysian corruption investigations
Overview
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has conducted several investigations into bribery and abuse of power involving various sectors.
In October 2026, investigations focused on civil servants in Kedah and Sabah. In Kedah, three individuals were detained for an alleged bribery scheme involving a sports attire supply contract worth RM155,000. In Sabah, a civil servant was remanded for allegedly abusing his position to issue completion certificates for 15 government projects valued at RM2 million for a family member’s company.
By November 2026, the scope of corruption concerns expanded. Calls were made for authorities to investigate alleged document manipulation regarding petroleum cargo valued at over RM220 million at Tanjung Langsat Port. Additionally, the MACC investigated a case where three individuals, including a company owner, were suspected of providing approximately RM1 million in bribes to police officers to protect illegal cigarette smuggling activities.
Entities
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission · Royal Malaysian Customs Department · R. Jeyenderan · Sabah MACC · Kedah MACC
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMalaysia corruption investigations involve petroleum cargo and police bribery
The MACC is investigating alleged RM220 million petroleum cargo document discrepancies and a RM1 million bribery scheme involving police officers and cigarette smuggling.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesMalaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates civil servants
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained individuals in Kedah and Sabah for alleged bribery and abuse of power involving government contracts and project certifications.
Sources
malay.news · malaysiatribune.news