The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating allegations of graft involving a developer in projects at Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, worth billions of ringgit.

Utusan Malaysia reported today that the unnamed developer was being investigated on suspicion of misappropriation in obtaining contracts and projects through a middleman.

It said the company was responsible for the various construction works in the megaproject worth "hundreds of billions", including infrastructure development, educational centres, housing areas, roads, highways, and entertainment centres.

Among the projects are the construction of Jalan Abu Bakar junction worth RM124 million, a boarding school at Pulai worth RM40.8 million,  and an alternative road for Kampung Sungai Pendas Laut worth RM2.7 million.

The Malay daily reported that MACC had been investigating several projects where misappropriation or graft had allegedly occurred since last year, and had raided the said company's headquarters as well as several other companies around Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru.

According to the news report, the alleged middleman, in his 50s, is being charged this morning at the Johor Bahru Sessions Court.

It also cited MACC investigations and special operations director Mohd Jamidan Abdullah confirming the investigations on the company but declining to comment further.

The Iskandar Malaysia project in Johor was launched in 2006 with plans for various amenities and incentives to draw investors.

It covers 2,217 square kilometres - about three times the size of Singapore - and is due for completion in 2025.