Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Malaysia freezes military and police procurement over corruption probe
The Malaysian government has decided to temporarily stop making procurement decisions for the army and police.
This is because there are investigations into corruption related to these purchases.
A former army chief and four other people were detained on January 8.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is looking into the matter and has frozen some bank accounts.
The prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, said the government will review and improve the procurement system to make sure it is fair and follows all the rules.
Malaysia has frozen procurement decisions for the army and police due to a corruption probe.
A former army chief and four others were detained on January 8.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided several firms and frozen six bank accounts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a review and reorganization of the procurement system.
The former army chief has been placed on leave pending the investigation.
- Who
- Malaysian government, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, and four others
- What
- Freezing of procurement decisions linked to corruption probe
- When
- January 16, with detentions on January 8
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- To ensure transparency and compliance in the procurement system
- Date of Detention
- January 8
- Number of Detained Individuals
- 5
- Bank Accounts Frozen
- 6
- Prime Minister
- Anwar Ibrahim
- Former Army Chief
- Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
- Agency Involved
- Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)