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Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probes $2.7B IJM takeover bid by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway - VnExpress International The most read Vietnamese newspaper Follow us on Edition: International | Vietnamese Home News Politics Education Environment Traffic Crime Brainteaser Business DataSpeaks Property Billionaires Markets Companies Economy Money Quiz Tech Tech news Enterprises Personalities Vietnam innovation Challenge hub Travel Places Food Guide Visa Puzzle Life Trend Arts Celebrities Vogue Love Wellness Sports Football Boxing Marathon Tennis Golf Other sports Trivia World Perspectives Readers' Views VnE-GO Premium Contact Us © Copyright 1997 VnExpress.net. All rights reserved. Go Business DataSpeaks Property Billionaires Companies Markets Economy Money Quiz Copy link Most Read 1. Late Malaysian billionaire Lim Goh Tong's granddaughters lose bid to partially remove lawyer’s testimony in $410M inheritance dispute 2. Singapore workers near bottom while ASEAN peers lead Asia-Pacific in workplace happiness 3. Malaysia coffee shop named Asia's second best 4. Chairman of ACV, investor of Vietnam's biggest airport projects, arrested over bidding violations 5. HCMC tightens controls on events along downtown Nguyen Hue, Le Loi streets 6. Life of a 32-year-old Vietnamese mother raising eight children 7. Body parts found on Bali beach belong to kidnapped Ukrainian tourist: police 8. Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem 9. Hanoi eatery shut after hygiene complaint by Chinese tourist 10. Thailand arrests 94 Vietnamese in online gambling ring Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency probes $2.7B IJM takeover bid by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway By Hien Nguyen  March 5, 2026 | 03:18 pm PT The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation linked to the RM11 billion (US$2.79 billion) bid to take over local builder IJM proposed by conglomerate Sunway, controlled by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah. "The matter has attracted the commission’s attention as it involves public funds, as several government-linked companies hold significant shares in IJM," chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said at a news conference on Wednesday, as quoted by The Star.He said the agency is looking for any "element of corruption, abuse of power, or violation of governance in the matter."Sunway in January offered to acquire IJM at RM3.15 per share in a cash-and-share deal that values the builder at RM11 billion.Days after the bid was announced, MACC opened a probe into IJM over alleged money laundering involving RM2.5 billion believed to have been invested in Britain. The logos of Sunway and IJM. Photo from the companies' websites Azam said at the conference that the probe remains ongoing and that the agency is cooperating with the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office.He added that another investigation involving the builder is also underway, concerning allegations of bribery linked to one of its projects."We have already called several individuals to have their statements recorded and I believe the investigation will take some time to complete," he said, as quoted by the New Straits Times.IJM has denied allegations of money laundering and said it was unaware of any probe by U.K. authorities. Last month, it obtained an extension to the deadline for issuing its independent circular on the takeover offer, with the deal now open for acceptance until April 6.Established in 1983 through the merger of three Malaysian construction firms, IJM’s portfolio includes major highways and bridges across Malaysia, such as the West Coast Expressway.Its shareholders are mostly institutional investors, led by Malaysian pension giant Employees Provident Fund, which owns a stake of over 20%, according to The Edge Malaysia.Sunway, meanwhile, is a diversified group with businesses spanning construction, property development, infrastructure, education and healthcare.It was founded and is controlled by Cheah, one of the country’s richest men with a net worth of $5.3 billion, according to Forbes. Jeffrey Cheah, founder and chairman of Sunway Group. Photo from the company's website For the deal to proceed, it must be accepted by over 50% of IJM shareholders and gain approval from Sunway’s shareholders.Cheah recently said that Sunway is willing to "walk away" if the deal is rejected by IJM shareholders."We are doing it just for commercial purposes. We find that it is an attractive vehicle to have," Cheah said, describing the deal as a transaction between a "willing buyer, willing seller," as quoted by Bloomberg. Comments (0) Latest first | Highest rated Latest firstHighest rated View more 20/1000 Tắt chia sẻ Log out 0/1000