MACC joins police probe into MyEG, Zetrix AI over RM314m unpaid collections

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has joined forces with police authorities to probe MyEG Sdn Bhd and Zetrix AI Berhad over RM314 million in unpaid government revenue. The anti-graft agency confirmed the formal report was lodged on October 7, stating that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are already probing the matter under penal laws.

MACC will cooperate closely with the police to examine the situation and share information, if corruption, bribery, or abuse of power is found. Anyone with credible information about the transactions is urged to come forward, while the public is advised against spreading unverified speculation that could compromise the investigation.

The commission did not specify the complainant or the charges mentioned in the report. The controversy arose after Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed on October 5 that both concessionaires owed the government RM314 million in unremitted public revenue collected from road users since May. The funds were meant for vehicle road tax, driving licences, and traffic summonses, but were never deposited into the Transport Ministry's primary account.

The companies, which were formerly known as My E.G. Services Berhad, submitted a post-dated cheque on August 21, but it was stopped upon their instructions. This prompted the Transport Ministry and JPJ to freeze all payment gateway services involving MyEG and Zetrix AI until the full amount is recovered. The government is preparing civil legal action to recover the debt, with payment channels now directed towards direct government platforms.