MACC chief says remand extension for former army chief and two wives depends on investigation needs, with luxury assets worth RM2.2 million seized.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will apply to extend the remand of a former army chief and his two wives if its corruption investigation requires more time.
Chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the commission still has one day before the current remand order expires.
“I cannot confirm the matter at this time because there is still one day left,” he told reporters.
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He explained that investigators have a maximum remand period of 14 days to complete their probe.
“Tomorrow will be seven days and if the investigation requires additional time, we will apply for an extension of the remand in court.”
Azam said the latest developments in the case will be detailed in a press conference scheduled for Thursday.
He was speaking after attending a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between MACC and HELP University.
The MACC had previously seized luxury assets worth more than RM2.2 million from a residence on the East Coast.
The assets are believed to belong to the second wife of the former senior army officer.
On 23 December last year, MACC officers visited the Ministry of Defence to investigate projects procured through open tender and the Army Responsibility Centre.
In a separate development, Azam stressed the important role of academic institutions in national development.
He said universities are strategic partners in strengthening governance, integrity and transparency in the public sector.
“Collaboration with academic institutions allows research results and expertise to be directly utilised in formulating policies,” he said.
He also emphasised the contribution of professionals from various industries in building an integrity-based governance ecosystem. – Bernama
