KUALA LUMPUR: Sixteen bank accounts with RM10.2mil in funds along with other assets were seized in connection with the investigation into alleged corruption involving e-waste processing, effluent disposal and scheduled waste dumping activities in Selangor and Negri Sembilan. Sources said a company director under investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Investigation division has had his remand extended from Monday (Jan 26) until Jan 30. Meanwhile, the Negri Sembilan MACC has remanded four individuals, including a senior officer from a government department, from Jan 20 to 26. "The MACC also seized RM87,000 in cash along with valuables including vehicles and jewellery, estimated to be worth about RM220,000. "The arrests and remand involve company directors and officers from the Environment Department suspected of protecting illegal e-waste processing factories, as well as facilitating the disposal of scheduled waste without complying with prescribed procedures,” the source said.

Source: The Star January 26, 2026 14:51 UTC