THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained a government agency department head on suspicion of abuse of power and corruption, in connection with the 2017 appointment of a company to supply vehicles.

The 40-year-old man was arrested at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at 8pm yesterday, when he was present to give a statement.

He has been remanded for four days until Friday to assist in the investigation.

According to a MACC source, the procurement of four vehicles, worth more than RM290,000, was for a programme implemented by the agency.

Meanwhile, MACC senior director of investigation Hishamuddin Hashim confirmed the arrest, adding that the case was being investigated under sections 17 (a) and 23 of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama, October 18, 2022.