Sources said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) probe, codenamed Ops Layar, saw seven company accounts and 14 personal accounts with a combined total of RM700,000, frozen. “The move follows investigations into the companies believed to be involved in corrupt practices by way of recommending and appointing firms linked to a senior Navy officer,” a source said. ALSO READ : Corruption in the line of fireSources added that investigations by the MACC Intelligence Division also led to the seizure of two hotels owned by a senior Navy officer, which are estimated to be worth RM2mil. It was previously reported that two individuals, including a senior Navy officer, were remanded by the MACC for alleged corruption involving the recommendation and appointment of a company to secure projects under investigation. The source added that investigators also detected suspicious fund transfers amounting to about RM2mil into the officer’s personal bank account, as well as two hotel company accounts linked to him.

Source: The Star January 27, 2026 02:19 UTC