The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that it is investigating a senior leader in the northern region on suspicion of appointing several companies believed to be linked to him for supply projects valued at about RM300,000.
According to national media agency, an MACC source said the leader is also suspected of assigning various companies for road repair and maintenance tasks, involving an allocation of almost RM1 million, from a Menteri Besar’s office. These companies are believed to be connected to his son.
These projects were allegedly monopolised by the leader’s son, using several company licences under his control.
“These alleged offences are believed to have been committed between January 2023 until March this year “These companies allegedly submitted documents containing false information for the project works, as well as received commissions of about five per cent of the projects’ value,” the source apparently told the media agency
15 companies under the control of the leader’s son have been identified so far, engaging in activities like supplying mineral water, gifts, and souvenirs.
The news agency said when contacted, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed investigations are ongoing.
