KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized gold, a high-performance sports utility vehicle (SUV), and cash in various foreign currencies, estimated to be worth approximately RM6.9 million, following an investigation into a Malaysian Army procurement tender project.
According to sources, the seized cash includes US dollars, euros, pounds, yen, and Saudi riyals, local media reported.
The source revealed that the seizure of the SUV took place after it was discovered at a workshop in the Klang Valley, believed to have been left there for repairs.
“The jewellery seized includes three 1-kilogram gold bars (999 purity), valued at approximately RM1.8 million. Additionally, nine 100-gram gold coins, valued at over half a million ringgit, were also confiscated. The high-performance SUV, which is estimated to be worth RM360,000, is believed to have been purchased in cash,” the source said.
Meanwhile, MACC Senior Investigation Director, Datuk Zainul Darus, confirmed the seizure and said that the case is being investigated under Section 16(b) of the MACC Act 2009.
The gold bars are among the items seized in the ongoing investigation into senior officials of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), which began late last year. The probe also involved the confiscation of luxury vehicles and foreign currency.
“The total value of the seizures amounts to approximately RM6.9 million, which includes the gold, the SUV, and the cash,” added Zainul, though he declined to provide further comment.
In related developments, MACC also seized six bank accounts, believed to belong to a senior officer of the Malaysian Army and their family members, to aid in the investigation of corruption allegations involving the army’s procurement projects.
On December 23 of last year, MACC visited the Defence Ministry (MINDEF) to investigate projects carried out through open tender procedures and procurement under the Malaysian Army’s Responsibility Centre (PTJ). The following day, three individuals were called in to provide statements in connection with the case. – January 9, 2026