KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has yet to decide on extending the remand of former Army chief Jeneral Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan in a tender procurement graft probe.
Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said MACC is still assessing the need for further investigation before making any decision on the remand, which expires on Wednesday (Jan 14).
“I cannot confirm the extension of the remand as there is still one day to go. I need to review the matter with my investigating officers," he told reporters here on Tuesday (Jan 13).
"The investigation period is set for 14 days, and as of tomorrow, the remand will have entered its seventh day.
"If more time is required, MACC will apply to the court for an extension. The latest status of the investigation will be updated on Thursday (Jan 15)," he added.
Earlier, Azam attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between MACC and HELP University, and the launch of the 2026 Governance and Integrity Forum series.
On Jan 8, Jen Hafizuddeain and his two wives were remanded in connection with the graft probe into a cartel linked to procurement tenders for the Army.
He was remanded for seven days, while one of his wives was remanded for six days.
The other wife was remanded for three days and is due to be released today.
The seven-day remand on Jen Hafizuddeain was reportedly based on allegations of receiving bribes in an organised manner, as well as to investigate a larger corruption network.
The three were detained after they presented themselves at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on Jan 7 to have their statements recorded in the ongoing probe.
Meanwhile, during the MoU signing event, Azam described the collaboration with the university as historic and significant, marking more than 16 years of partnership.
He said the initiative allows MACC and the university to contribute to the development of academic programmes, including economic crime and integrity studies, while promoting governance and integrity across the country.
"Universities act as hubs, and academicians help not just MACC but the country.
"This collaboration supports our goal of building a high-income, progressive nation with a capable and forward-looking citizenry by 2030," he said.
