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Former minister held by MACC to assist Tabung Haji RCI investigation on hotel deal

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 1h ago X
Former minister held by MACC to assist Tabung Haji RCI investigation on hotel deal
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained a former minister to assist in investigations in connection with issues raised by the Royal...

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The male suspect, in his 60s, was believed to have been detained at about 4.30pm after he turned up at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to have his statement recorded.

According to a post on the MACC’s TikTok account, the arrest was linked to an issue involving a hotel lease agreement in Saudi Arabia.

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Malay Mail
Originally published
Sep 1, 2026
Updated here
Sep 1, 2026
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