THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained the president of a poultry farming association yesterday for allegedly bribing a ministry official with RM17,000 to expedite the disbursement of poultry and egg subsidy claims.

The man, in his 40s, who is also a company director, was detained with one of his male workers at about 6.30pm when he went to the Putrajaya MACC to give a statement.

Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a three-day remand order for the man, which ends on Sunday. 

The worker was released on MACC’s bail. 

MACC Investigation Division senior director Hishamuddin Hashim confirmed the arrest and said the case was being investigated under section 17(b) of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama, October 20, 2023.