A source with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said the remand order for the two women and one man, all in their 30s, was issued by the Putrajaya magistrates’ court today.

The source said the bribes ranged from RM3,000 to RM20,000, depending on the type and age of the vehicle, and that the trio were arrested yesterday at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.

“The arrests of the three suspects are a follow-up to an MACC operation last Wednesday, in which eight people were arrested, including four company directors and a director of a government agency.

“In issuing the approval letter for the licences, it is believed that the agency’s officers conspired with a company that provided false information, such as bank statements.

“They also handled the licence applications, including the issuing of approval letters and extended age approval letters, to allow unqualified commercial vehicles to undergo Puspakom inspections,” the source said when contacted.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests of the three suspects when contacted.