THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen bank accounts belonging to a company and an individual amounting to an estimated RM1 million, as investigations deepen into alleged corruption and abuse of power connected to the management of electronic waste.
Sources said the probe, led by the MACC Investigation Division and initiated on Jan 19, has also resulted in the seizure of about RM170,000 in cash.
The investigation centres on alleged misconduct involving the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and an assistant officer of the Department of Environment (DOE), as well as a member of the public.
“So far, the MACC has frozen one company account valued at approximately RM700,000 and another account belonging to an individual worth about RM300,000.
“At the same time, the MACC’s investigation is now focusing on allegations of abuse of power and corruption related to the failure to take enforcement action against scheduled waste management companies involved in illegal waste disposal activities,” the source said.
Earlier, the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and the DOE assistant officer were remanded for seven days until Thursday, while another civilian suspect was remanded for three days until today.
Senior Director of the MACC Investigation Division Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the matter when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. - February 1, 2026
