IJM Confirms Presence Of MACC, IRB At Its Office, Says Operations Continue As Usual

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM) has confirmed that officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia were present at the company’s office today to obtain information as part of their process.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, the construction company said it is cooperating fully with the authorities.

“The company is committed to upholding strong standards of corporate governance, transparency and integrity.

“We would like to assure our stakeholders that our business operations are continuing as usual. The company will continue to monitor developments in this matter and will make timely disclosures should there be any material updates,” it said.

Earlier today, it was reported that the MACC is currently focusing its investigation on allegations involving IJM in connection with an alleged RM2.5 billion money laundering scheme.

The report, quoting an internal source, said senior members of the company’s management bearing the title Tan Sri, as well as a company adviser, have been identified as persons of interest.

-- BERNAMA