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THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 21 bank accounts and seized two hotels valued at an estimated RM2 million as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) procurement projects.
The probe centres on companies believed to have paid bribes to secure recommendations and appointments for firms linked to a senior naval officer.
The frozen accounts include seven corporate and 14 individual accounts containing approximately RM700,000. MACC is also liaising with the Accountant General's Department to determine whether the companies under investigation were involved in tenders or quotations.
“MACC is currently tracing other assets owned by the suspect and identifying company owners who conspired with the individual,” a source said.
MACC’s Intelligence Division Senior Director Datuk Saiful Ezral Arifin confirmed the developments, stating that the commission had recorded statements from seven individuals suspected to be involved in the case.
Earlier, two individuals – a company director and the senior TLDM officer – were remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation.
The remand order, issued by Magistrate A Hafiizh Abu Bakar at the High Court in Ipoh, Perak, is valid until January 29.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the senior naval officer may possess assets exceeding his lawful emoluments, including around eight immovable properties comprising three houses, three shoplots, and the two hotels seized by MACC.
The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. - January 26, 2026