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Former Army Chiefs Face Corruption Charges This January

1/22/2026

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife Salwani Anuar will face charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, with hearings on January 22 and 26.
Former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar will be charged on January 23 for abuse of power and offenses.
Investigations into additional senior officers are nearing completion, signaling ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the military.

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife Salwani Anuar will face charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, with hearings on January 22 and 26.
Former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaafar will be charged on January 23 for abuse of power and offenses.
Investigations into additional senior officers are nearing completion, signaling ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the military.