KOTA KINABALU, June 23 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah has detained another state assemblyman on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes to facilitate the issuance of mineral exploration licences in the state.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the suspect, in his 40s, was arrested at 9.30am today while giving his statement at the MACC Sabah office.

The MACC, however, did not name the suspect.

Earlier today, it was reported that Tanjung Batu state assemblyman Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy arrived at the MACC Sabah office at around 9am, accompanied by two lawyers.

Andi also serves as the Sabah state industrial development and entrepreneurship assistant minister.

The MACC, citi...