Businesswoman remanded seven days over alleged RM30k bribe
A BUSINESSWOMAN in her 60s has been remanded for seven days over allegations that she solicited and received about RM30,000 in bribes to help two arms and defence-related companies secure grants and financing under a Bumiputera entrepreneur funding s...
A Malaysian businesswoman, in her 60s, has been remanded for seven days over allegations of receiving around RM30,000 in bribes to assist two arms and defence-related companies with grants and financing under a Bumiputera entrepreneur funding scheme. The remand period, from September 4 to 10, 2026, was ordered by Magistrate Aliaa Anwar at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrates’ Court after a request from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The suspect, who manages a consultancy, management and business services firm, is allegedly believed to have received the money in exchange for helping the companies secure funding.
The woman was apprehended around 6:45 PM on September 3 in Kuala Lumpur. Initial investigations revealed that the alleged offense occurred in March 2025. According to MACC, "the suspect is believed to have solicited and received about RM30,000 in bribes from the owner of a company involved in arms and defence," as outlined in a statement released by the commission.
Mohamad Zakkuan Talib, the MACC Kuala Lumpur director, confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being examined under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. The arrest was reported on September 5, 2026.
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