00:00A project manager arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, or MACC, in connection
00:08with alleged corruption involving a data centre construction project tender, reportedly
00:13tried to burn nearly 1 million ringgit in cash to destroy evidence.
00:18Sources say the suspect acted out of panic and desperation, grabbing bundles of 100 ringgit
00:24notes and attempting to burn them in the bathroom, just as MACC officers arrived at his residence
00:30in Petaling Jaya on Thursday.
00:33When officers forced their way into the home, they were met with thick smoke and found the
00:37charred remains of the cash, believed to total close to 1 million ringgit.
00:42A full search of the property uncovered 7.5 million ringgit in cash hidden in pillow boxes,
00:49along with three luxury watches as well as rings, gold coins, and other valuable jewellery.
00:55All items were seized for further investigation.
00:58MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Kusayiri Yahya confirmed the incident, adding
01:06that destroying evidence is a serious offence under Section 201 of the Penal Code.
01:13However, he stated that the main investigation falls under Section 16 and 17A of the MACC Act 2009,
01:22which deal with bribery and corporate liability for corruption.
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