KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has instructed his team to prioritise and conclude the investigation into former senior political secretary to the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, and businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, within seven days.
Azam confirmed that both individuals have been remanded, assuring that the MACC would carry out the investigation professionally and in full compliance with the law, Bernama reported.
“The case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009,” he said in a statement today.
Earlier, the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court granted the MACC’s remand application, allowing Shamsul Iskandar and Tei to be held for six days until December 4, 2025.
A source revealed that the remand request was made to allow investigating officers to collect further evidence and statements related to the case.
“In the remand application submitted to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court this morning, the MACC stressed that the case concerns public interest, and the investigation must proceed within a reasonable timeframe,” the source added.
“Despite objections from the suspects’ lawyers, Magistrate Fatin Muneerah Sofian approved the request for a six-day remand, deeming the period necessary to complete a thorough investigation.”
The source also indicated that the investigation will proceed swiftly before being submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further review. Pending approval of the evidence and testimony, charges are expected to follow.
Yesterday, Shamsul Iskandar, Tei, and Sofia Rini Buyong were detained by the MACC in connection with an investigation into bribery allegations. It is alleged that Tei provided funds to Shamsul Iskandar in an attempt to recover money previously given to several Sabah assemblymen.
Shamsul Iskandar and Sofia Rini were detained at the MACC headquarters after providing their statements, while Tei was arrested at his residence in Puchong. – November 29, 2025