Malaysia Freezes Army and Police Procurement Decisions Linked to Corruption, PM Says

Malaysia freezes army and police procurement decisions linked to corruption, PM says

The procurement decisions of the Malaysian armed forces and the police linked to a corruption probed will be temporarily frozen until they fully comply with related rules, state media reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Weathers Another Military Scandal

Armed forces: in deep waterThe Malaysian government, which has been riddled with some of Asia’s biggest scandals including the multibillion dollar 1MDB issue, has been saddled with a new one since December, a massive affair dealing with military procurement projects over the period 2023 to 2025 as well as what has become known as the armed forces “ye-ye” culture – booze and hookers in officers’ messes, supposedly outlawed nearly three decades ag…

Malaysia graft busters seize over US$12.8 million in cash, luxury goods and funds linked to army contracts

To date, a total of 23 people, including armed forces personnel and civilians, have been arrested.

$3.6 million in assets seized in probe involving former Malaysian army chief

The items included cash, luxury watches, jewellery, gold and a luxury vehicle. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Malaysia seizes cash, gold, and luxury assets in expanding military procurement corruption probe

Malaysia’s anti-corruption authorities have significantly expanded a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption within the country’s military procurement system, announcing the seizure of millions of dollars in cash, gold, and luxury goods, along with the freezing of numerous company bank accounts. The probe, which centers on suspected bribery, abuse of power, and money laundering linked to defense contracts, has already led to dozens of…