- Advertisement -
News

Blogger remanded over RM1.3 million bribery claims in ministry project

The project in question was worth some RM41 million.

Staff Writers
1 minute read
Share
A blogger escorted at the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya, May 12.
A blogger escorted at the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya, May 12.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded a blogger to assist in investigations into claims of bribery in a ministry project worth some RM41 million.

Magistrate Zulaikha Rohanuddin issued a two-day remand order until May 13 after MACC's application at the Magistrate's Court in Putrajaya today. 

A source said the man was believed to have received about RM1.3 million in bribes from an IT company in 2020. 

The source said the request and payment of the bribes was believed to be an incentive for the suspect to lobby so that the company in question obtained the related contracts.

It is understood that MACC will also look into the procurement procedure for the project. 

When contacted, MACC senior director of investigation Hishamuddin Hashim confirmed the remand.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009. 

Follow us on WhatsApp & Telegram

Get exclusive insights into Malaysia's latest news.

Subscribe to our newsletter

To be updated with all the latest news and analyses daily.

Share