KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- The Terengganu Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a state executive councillor on suspicion of abusing his position by directing two of his children to be hired by a state-linked company.

Harian Metro reported that the man, in his 60s, was detained at about 11.15am today when he arrived to give a statement at the MACC office in Kemaman.

A source told the newspaper that early investigations suggest the alleged misconduct took place in 2018 and 2020.

"The suspect, who is also a state assemblyman for one of the districts in Terengganu, is believed to have used his position as an exco member and chairman of the board of directors of a company to instruct that both his children be employed in t...