(Kuala Lumpur, 1st) The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen two bank accounts totalling about RM1 million while investigating a case involving the improper management of electronic waste by the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environment, an assistant officer, and a member of the public.
According to sources, one of the company accounts holds approximately RM700,000, while the other private account contains about RM300,000. Additionally, RM170,000 in cash has been seized.
"At the same time, MACC's current investigation is focused on allegations of abuse of power and bribery for not taking enforcement action against designated waste management companies involved in illegal waste processing activities."
In addition, Senior Director of MACC’s Investigation Division, Datuk Zainul Darus, confirmed the matter when contacted, stating that the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
The Director-General, Deputy Director-General, and an assistant officer from the Department of Environment have had their detentions extended by seven days from last Friday (30 January 2026) till Thursday (5 February 2026), while the other member of the public has had their remand extended by three days until today.
MACC’s investigation team began probing the case on 19 January.