KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stepped up its investigation into alleged irregularities in army project procurement, summoning three individuals for questioning yesterday.
Sources revealed that the commission is scrutinising financial accounts believed to be linked to suspected procurement corruption.
Initial findings showed 158 procurement projects exceeding RM500,000 between 2023 and 2025, along with 4,521 lower-value projects below that threshold. Early checks also suggested that a small group of companies consistently secured major contracts, raising concerns over procurement integrity.
However, MACC said comprehensive profiling of the companies involved has yet to be completed.
Political activist Chegubard was also called in to provide information at MACC headquarters this week, while officers earlier visited the Defence Ministry to examine projects handled through open tender and PTJ channels.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that a formal investigation paper has been opened under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 and assured that the probe will be conducted independently and professionally.
Earlier media reports noted that Chegubard had lodged a police report accusing a senior armed forces officer of money laundering, claiming to possess forensic financial documentation related to the allegation.
