The 64-year-old was arrested at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters on Wednesday evening.
It is understood the sub-contract for vessel rental is meant for oil exploration which is part of a RM1bil project.Meanwhile, a director of the same company was also called to assist MACC investigations. The suspect will BE charged under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act under corporate liability.
This will be the first time a case is brought under this section since it came into force on June 1,2020.