Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said a businessman who reportedly offered the Sultan of Johor a RM2 million bribe for a "Tan Sri" title has surrendered himself to the authorities,

The Star reported MACC deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki as saying the 54-year-man surrendered to the agency today afternoon.

"Investigations are still ongoing. Whether or not he will be remanded or released, we will decide on Friday morning," Azam added.

Earlier, MACC issued an ultimatum to the businessman, saying if he did not surrender by midnight, then the commission would have his name and photograph published in the media.

On Monday, MACC chief commissioner Dzulkfly Ahmad had an audience with the Johor ruler in Kuala Lumpur on the bribe offer claim.

Following this, the commission said it had identified the individual who offered RM2 million for help from the Johor palace to get a 'Tan Sri' title.