PETALING JAYA: Several other individuals have been identified by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as people of interest in the ongoing corruption probe involving military contract tenders.
In a statement on their official TikTok account, the MACC said that the main person, previously identified as a high-ranking military official, was still under investigation and was still being treated at the hospital.
“The MACC respects that individual’s health condition and rights in line with legal principles and will record the statement as soon as the person is certified fit by medical personnel.
“There is no fixed time frame set for each phase of the investigation. The duration of the investigation depends on the complexity of the case, the number of witnesses, as well as the need for document and financial analysis.
“Apart from the main suspect, the MACC has identified several other individuals believed to be connected to the case, and further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation and the evidence obtained,” it said.
It added that asset tracing and freezing are still underway, and investigations are still ongoing.
Previously, a team of MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry to trace projects implemented through open tender procurement as well as procurements under the Army’s Responsibility Centre (PTJ).
Initial investigations revealed that between 2023 and 2025, there were 158 military procurement projects valued at more than RM500,000 each, while another 4,521 projects were worth below RM500,000.
Sources said that checks on these projects found that several companies repeatedly secured high-value contracts, leading to suspicions.
The MACC also received a complaint and recorded a statement from activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, at its headquarters.
