KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen two bank accounts worth about RM1 million and seized RM170,000 in cash in its investigation into alleged abuse of power and corruption involving e-waste management by senior officials of the Department of Environment (DOE) and a member of the public.
A source revealed that the freeze covers a company account with approximately RM700,000 and an individual account containing about RM300,000.
“The investigation is now focusing on allegations of abuse of power and corruption, particularly the failure to take enforcement action against a scheduled waste management company linked to illegal waste disposal activities,” said the source.
Last Friday, the Director-General, Deputy Director-General and the assistant officer were remanded for seven days until next Thursday, while the member of the public was remanded for three days until today.
The probe, spearheaded by the MACC Investigation Division, has been ongoing since Jan 19.
MACC Investigation Division Senior Director Datuk Zainul Darus confirmed the matter when contacted, stating that the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009. – February 1, 2026