Malaysia

MACC to continue recording statement from senior armed forces officer

It was earlier reported that the MACC was investigating a top officer of the ATM and he was expected to be charged in the near future in connection with corruption issues.

Updated 6 months ago · Published on 12 Jan 2026 10:04AM

MACC to continue recording statement from senior armed forces officer
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the officer was released at midnight last night. - January 12, 2026

A SENIOR Malaysian Armed Forces officer, who is being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to assist in an investigation into the misuse of funds, continued to have his statement recorded today.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the officer was released at midnight last night.

"He is expected to be called back at 10 am to continue recording his statement," he said.

On Sunday, the officer involved was called to the MACC Headquarters in Putrajaya at 11 am to complete the investigation into the misuse of funds issue.

It was earlier reported that the MACC was investigating a top officer of the ATM and he was expected to be charged in the near future in connection with corruption issues.

Azam was reported to have said that the investigation involving the individual was almost done. If the Attorney General agrees, the officer involved would be brought to court for prosecution. – January 12, 2026

Related News

Malaysia / 1w

Johor state election: MACC receives three reports of alleged corruption

Malaysia / 1w

MACC: No one off limits in probe into US$13 million luxury property deal

Malaysia / 2w

Two company directors among three detained for false RM20m financing

Malaysia / 2w

Any pardon for Jho Low by the US won’t affect our stand – PM Anwar

Malaysia / 2w

NFCC advisory role sparks questions; Hamzah seeks clarity on Azam Baki appointment

Malaysia / 2w

RM1 ATM fee exemption covers 84 per cent of machines nationwide - Fahmi

Spotlight

Malaysia

After Johor, the uncomfortable question for Anwar’s critics: Were we too impatient?

By The Vibes Says

Malaysia

Network School's business licences revoked, to cease operations tomorrow

Opinion

Orang Asli in Pahang: Token gestures or genuine recognition?

Malaysia

Tuition teacher sentenced to 105 years in prison and 70 lashes for raping daughter

Malaysia

Azam Baki denies involvement in RM178.29 million contract linked to brother’s company

Malaysia

Aminuddin urges NS voters to weigh manifesto promising benefits for M40 and B40 groups

Malaysia

No need to resign, PM has absolute power if there is doubt – Ahmad Zahid

World

Gaza’s water crisis deepens as families face thirst, disease and collapsing sanitation systems

You may be interested

Malaysia

eFishery loss will not jeopardise KWAP’s finances or pension payments - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia

Six female students charged with rioting after viral school incident in Sabah

Malaysia

Sara Aid expands to 13,700 stores as Govt widens access for rural communities

Malaysia

Malaysia faces record heat risk in 2027 as El Niño expected to intensify

Malaysia

Pemudah tightens action against illegal foreign business activities

Malaysia

Tuition teacher sentenced to 105 years in prison and 70 lashes for raping daughter

Malaysia

Mechanic sentenced to 20 years and seven lashes for rape and armed robbery of teenager

Malaysia

140 Palestinian NGOs support Khan over denial of due process

By Abbi Kanthasamy