MACC detains ex-army chief, wives over military procurement probe

Published: Jan 7, 2026 9:53 PM | Updated: Jan 8, 2026 11:25 AM

MACC detained former army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan and his two wives at about 7pm today in connection with an investigation into a controversial military procurement tender, said its chief commissioner Azam Baki in a statement.

Azam also said Hafizuddeain (above) and his wives will be brought before the Putrajaya court tomorrow for a remand application...

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