Malaysia

MACC investigates graft allegations involving Petronas projects

Alleged case reportedly involves company previously found guilty of international corruption

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 26 May 2023 6:22PM

MACC investigates graft allegations involving Petronas projects
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that it is investigating allegations of graft amounting to RM399 million involving Petronas projects and an international oil and gas company in Sarawak. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, May 26, 2023

PUTRAJAYA – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is conducting an investigation into allegations of graft amounting to RM399 million involving Petronas projects and an international oil and gas company in Sarawak. 

MACC in a statement today confirmed opening an investigation file on the allegations as published on a portal recently. 

“Petronas has given its full cooperation to MACC,” said the commission.  

The portal report claimed that Petronas had allegedly awarded almost RM400 million worth of contracts to a company which was earlier found guilty of its involvement in corruption all over the world. 

The report also asked MACC to probe if there are wrongdoings involving the top leadership of Petronas. 

MACC said so far, it has found several weaknesses in practices, systems and work procedures related to the issue and has suggested improving standard operating procedures (SOP) as a preventive measure. 

The MACC also called on any party with information on the issue to come forward and assist in the investigation. – Bernama, May 26, 2023

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