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Ex-Army Chief Graft Probe

Former Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has been charged with money laundering as part of a wider investigation into a RM2.12 million procurement scandal.

Last updated at Jan 22, 2026

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Ex-Army Chief Graft Probe

Former Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan has been charged with money laundering as part of a wider investigation into a RM2.12 million procurement scandal.

Last updated at Jan 22, 2026

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🔥 Ex-Army Chief Pleads Not Guilty

Former Army Chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan claimed trial to four counts of money laundering involving RM2.12 million on 22 January 2026. The funds were allegedly received through bank accounts between February 2024 and November 2025. Hafizuddeain, who served as chief from 2023, opted for early retirement this month after being placed on leave during the investigation.

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📄 TLDR: The Military Procurement Mess

The Malaysian military faces a massive integrity crisis following a widening probe into procurement cartel activities between 2023 and 2025. Investigations have uncovered a network of tender fixing and bribery involving high-ranking officials. The scandal has resulted in the suspension of all tainted procurement projects, the seizure of millions in luxury goods, and historic charges against the former army chief.

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🔥 Former Defence Force Head Also Indicted

Former Chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Mohd Nizam Jaffar is set to face charges including abuse of power and criminal breach of trust. Nizam is accused of irregularities involving the Armed Forces Welfare Fund and other procurement-related offences. This is believed to be the first time both former heads of the army and defence forces have been prosecuted for corruption.

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🔥 Historic Charges

🔥 Defence Minister: Morale Remains Intact

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that the military's morale remains high despite the high-profile arrests. He credited the stability to the swift transition of new leadership and the ministry's commitment to overhauling anti-corruption measures. Khaled noted that the probe is a necessary "surgery" to remove corruption "cancer" and restore the credibility of the Malaysian Armed Forces.

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🔥 PM Orders Procurement Freeze

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered an immediate freeze on all procurement contracts currently under investigation to ensure a transparent review process. The directive aims to facilitate a comprehensive audit of existing tenders to prevent further financial leakages. Anwar emphasised that there will be no compromise on national security or the integrity of public funds regarding these defence debacles.

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⏪ Previously: Cartel And Luxury Seizures

MACC previously remanded 17 company directors suspected of forming a "procurement cartel" to fix army tenders. Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki recently exhibited tens of millions of ringgit in cash and luxury items seized during raids on several firms. The investigation suggests contractors paid bribes to secure lucrative supply and maintenance projects between 2023 and 2025.

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