MACC probe into former minister over RM5mil bribes, luxury car ongoing

MACC probe into former minister over RM5mil bribes, luxury car ongoing

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is continuing its investigation into a former minister suspected of receiving about RM5 million in bribes and a luxury car linked to a billboard project and land transfers in the capital.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki declined to reveal the identity of the former minister or provide further details of the probe.

He said a press conference would be held on Jan 15 to update the public on developments, covering the period from last year to early this year

“The investigation is ongoing and has not been concluded,” he said briefly after attending the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the MACC and HELP University, as well as the launch of the 2026 Governance and Integrity Forum Series.

It was reported that a former cabinet minister was grilled for eight hours by the MACC over the alleged receipt of about RM5 million and a luxury Lamborghini car.

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He was released at around 6pm on Dec 30, hours after arriving at MACC headquarters at 10.01am in a white vehicle.

It is understood that no further questioning is expected.

The latest round of questioning follows an earlier session that lasted about seven hours a day earlier.

The investigation concerns corruption tied to billboard projects and land transfers in the capital.

The former minister, previously charged with multiple corruption cases, is under renewed investigation due to allegations of misconduct during his tenure in a ministry.

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MACC investigations currently focus on the transfer of high-value government land to a leading property developer, triggered by public reports of alleged corruption and misconduct.