KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has intensified its crackdown on integrity issues within enforcement agencies, following the arrest of a traffic police officer suspected of accepting bribes totaling approximately RM30,000.
The suspect, an officer in his 30s, was detained at the Temerloh MACC office at approximately 3:30 PM yesterday. His arrest came shortly after he appeared at the branch to provide a statement regarding allegations of systematic corruption involving the transport industry.
According to investigators, the officer is alleged to have exploited his position to offer “protection” to several individuals and lorry company owners. Preliminary evidence suggests that these payments were made to ensure that the transport operators could avoid legal action and bypass standard enforcement procedures on the road.
The illicit activities are believed to have taken place over a two-year period, specifically between 2024 and 2025. A key point of the investigation focuses on the method of payment; authorities believe the bribes were deposited directly into the officer’s personal bank account through multiple transactions.
Earlier today, the suspect was brought before the Temerloh Magistrate’s Court to face a remand application. Magistrate Nuur Fakhizaa Abu Bakar granted a four-day remand, effective until March 6, allowing the MACC to further probe the case and trace any additional accomplices or beneficiaries of the scheme.
Pahang MACC Director, Mohd Shukor Mahmud, confirmed that the investigation is being conducted under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. This specific section addresses the offense of corruptly soliciting or receiving gratification as an inducement or reward.
This arrest highlights the MACC’s ongoing commitment to weeding out corruption within the civil service. Under the MACC Act, if the officer is found guilty, he could face a prison sentence of up to 20 years and a fine significantly higher than the amount of gratification received.
The MACC has signaled that it will continue to monitor transactions and reportage involving enforcement officers to ensure public trust is maintained. Further statements are expected as the investigation progresses through the remand period.
