00:00The chairman of IJM Corporation, Berhad, had been detained by the MACC in connection with
00:08investigations into alleged corporate governance irregularities and overseas assets worth
00:14approximately 2.5 billion ringgit.
00:17Sources say the man, who is in his 70s, was held at about 7pm on Thursday at the MACC headquarters
00:24in Putrajaya, following searches conducted at his residence.
00:29The anti-graft agency also carried out inspections and searches at three additional locations,
00:35a fund and investment management institution, an investment bank, and the suspect's home.
00:40The suspect was released within 24 hours after his statement was recorded, due to health concerns.
00:48The MACC's Special Operations Division initiated investigations on January 19 into alleged irregularities
00:55involving corporate governance, procurement processes, financial transactions, and the
01:01ownership of overseas assets totaling 2.5 billion ringgit.
01:05To date, 15 individuals have been called in to have their statements recorded, including
01:10including the suspect's wife.
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