PETALING JAYA: Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his two wives have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). They were arrested on Wednesday (Jan 7) night at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya after providing statements over an ongoing probe involving military contract tenders. The former Army chief and his two wives will be remanded on Thursday (Jan 8) at the Putrajaya court. When contacted, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests. On Tuesday (Jan 6), the MACC secured five-day remand orders until Jan 10 for 17 company directors suspected of operating a cartel to fix tenders for Army procurements.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 13:18 UTC