THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a fresh investigation into a former federal minister, following the receipt of new intelligence nearly a decade after the alleged misconduct is believed to have taken place.
Sources said the investigation centres on approvals involving projects in a Federal Territory, including the erection of advertising billboards and the transfer of a parcel of government-owned land to a well-known property developer.
The case is understood to involve alleged abuse of power and corruption linked to these approvals.
New Straits Times citing a source familiar with the matter, reported today that MACC only obtained what was described as “fresh intelligence” at the end of last month, prompting investigators to reopen the case despite the age of the alleged incidents.
Investigators are now examining potential links between the former minister and the companies involved in the projects.
Although inquiries are still ongoing, the source said the amounts believed to be involved run to the “tune of millions”.
“As part of its probe, MACC is in the process of obtaining documents. It will also call in several people to assist in the investigations,” the source said.
The source added that the case was being pursued due to its significance to the public interest. In addition to accountability, MACC believes the investigation could result in the recovery of losses arising from the leakage of public funds and assets.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the commission had begun investigations after receiving the new intelligence.
“My investigators immediately began probing after we received fresh intelligence,” he said. “We will call several people of interest to facilitate investigations.”- December 24, 2025
