KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun an investigation into 26 companies suspected of involvement in the procurement of army projects. According to sources, the owners of all the companies are also being investigated, and the possibility of them being remanded to assist in the probe has not been ruled out. "MACC began investigating all 26 companies at about 11 am this morning, in several locations across the Klang Valley, Perak and Penang," the sources told Bernama on Monday (Jan 5). On Dec 23, MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry to examine projects implemented through the open tender procurement method, as well as procurement carried out under the Pusat Tanggungjawab (PTJ) Tentera Darat. On the following day (Dec 24), MACC summoned three individuals to record their statements in connection with the case.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 12:44 UTC