PUTRAJAYA: Governance and procurement shortfalls will be among the main issues discussed when the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Defence Ministry leaders meet on Wednesday.
The move follows two high-profile operations led by the commission which saw seven military officers arrested, including three senior officers, and the seizure of cash and assets worth over RM50 million.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told the New Straits Times that his meeting with the Defence Minister would focus on current issues, including matters related to procurement tenders.
“The meeting is being held with the aim of preventing corruption and abuse of power. The discussion will also cover efforts to strengthen governance within the Defence Ministry,” he said.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate freeze on all military and police procurement decisions to restore integrity and ensure full compliance with procedures.
The move follows recent corruption allegations involving the armed forces.
Anwar said the government was closely monitoring the situation and would assess whether there were structural gaps or systemic weaknesses in existing procurement processes.
Meanwhile, investigations into army procurement tenders under Op Parasite have led to the seizure and freezing of nearly RM44 million in cash, luxury items, and funds held in multiple company accounts.
The total value of seized physical items stands at RM11.4 million, while 75 company accounts involving RM32.5 million have been frozen.
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