Penang: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a government department director today on suspicions of misusing her position to recommend her husband’s company to supply food and drinks for a programme in 2017.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the woman, in her 50s, was apprehended around 11 pm at the Penang MACC office after she arrived to provide her statement.

“Based on preliminary investigations, the suspect is believed to have misused her position while serving as an officer in North Seberang Perai near here by recommending a company owned by her husband involving supplying food and drink worth about RM4,000,” a MACC source stated, adding that the suspect has also been remanded today.

Penang MACC director Datuk S Karunanithy confirmed the arrest when contacted. He further added that the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and that charges are expected to be filed on Thursday.