KOTA KINABALU: A former director of a state government department has been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes of more than RM1.2 million from two companies.
According to a source, the suspect had solicited the sum in return for awarding towing service contracts to the companies between 2017 and 2018.
The suspect, who is currently with another government agency, was detained at the Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office at 10am today.
Sabah MACC chief S Karunanithy confirmed the arrest, saying the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
He said the suspect will be charged in the sessions court here soon.