THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has arrested a senior manager of a government-linked company (GLC) on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to RM16,000 in exchange for securing repair contracts under the company.
A source revealed that the male suspect, in his 50s, was taken into custody at 4pm on Wednesday after arriving at the Sabah MACC office to provide a statement.
"The suspect is believed to have committed the offence last year and received approximately RM16,000 via several bank transfers into his account," said the source.
"The payments were allegedly made as an inducement for securing repair works in several locations across Sabah."
When contacted, Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
He added, "The suspect will be brought to the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for a remand application." - July 3, 2025
