Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a Singaporean tycoon following the circulation of a viral article on social media. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the matter when contacted today, adding that witnesses will be called in soon to have their statements recorded to assist in the investigation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the investigation is based on reports alleging that the tycoon in question is believed to have funded bribes involving Datuk Albert Tei and several UMNO leaders in Sabah. The case has drawn significant attention, especially given the involvement of high-profile figures in the region.

On June 30, two Sabah state assemblymen and a businessman were charged in the Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court in connection with a corruption scandal involving mining licence approvals. They were charged under Section 16(b)(A) of the MACC Act 2009 for offering gratification, and under Section 16(a)(A) of the same Act for receiving gratification. The charges highlight the ongoing efforts by authorities to tackle corruption at various levels of governance.