KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — 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.