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Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Raid Targets Army Procurement Bribery

12/30/2025

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On December 29, 2025, Malaysia's anti-corruption agency raided firms linked to bribery in army procurement.
The raid followed Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, the Malaysian army chief, being placed on leave for an investigation.
Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said six bank accounts linked to a suspect were frozen.
MACC has interviewed three individuals regarding contracts awarded from 2023 to 2025, with findings of repeated high-value awards.

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Story summary

On December 29, 2025, Malaysia's anti-corruption agency raided firms linked to bribery in army procurement.
The raid followed Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, the Malaysian army chief, being placed on leave for an investigation.
Azam Baki, chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said six bank accounts linked to a suspect were frozen.
MACC has interviewed three individuals regarding contracts awarded from 2023 to 2025, with findings of repeated high-value awards.