KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another person as part of its bribery probe involving two highway projects in the Klang Valley worth RM1.6 billion.
According to a source, the latest arrest involves a man in his 40s who was detained at MACC's headquarters last night.
He is the ninth person to be arrested in the case.
The source said the man solicited and received bribes as a reward for selecting certain companies to take over construction work on one of the highway projects.
He has been remanded for three days. The remand order was issued by Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin this morning.
Yesterday, the CEO and two senior officials of a renowned highway concessionaire in the Klang Valley were arrested for alleged bribery in connection to the two highway projects.
Subsequently, Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas) confirmed the MACC remanded its personnel.
The company said they were committed to ensuring full cooperation and were working closely with the authorities in facilitating the investigation.
When contacted, MACC senior director of Investigations Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hashim confirmed the latest arrest.
The case is being investigated under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act for soliciting or receiving gratification.