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An anti-corruption advocacy group is pushing for restrictions on political appointments to government-linked entities, citing the Tabung Haji RCI report as evidence that political interference directly contributed to the Islamic pilgrimage fund's financial collapse.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority is investigating allegations of cash handouts connected to the Negri Sembilan state election, with four formal reports submitted to MACC as of Thursday.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended deploying artificial intelligence-powered scanning technology at cargo terminals nationwide to enhance detection of dangerous goods and prevent illegal smuggling operations.
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Pakatan Harapan's communications director has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritise governance and integrity when selecting their leaders, citing corruption findings from the Tabung Haji inquiry as a cautionary lesson.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established a dedicated task force to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji following its public release, signalling heightened oversight of the pilgrimage fund.
Bersatu Youth has demanded that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police move quickly to prosecute individuals blamed for alleged irregularities at Tabung Haji during Barisan Nasional's tenure.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief has reiterated the agency's commitment to conducting thorough, impartial investigations despite concerns about public perception of its independence and fairness.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will spearhead a new ASEAN training initiative on asset recovery, drawing on its experience with the 1MDB case to help regional neighbours strengthen their corruption-fighting capabilities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that individuals responsible for alleged losses and misconduct at Lembaga Tabung Haji will face investigations and potential prosecution, signalling zero tolerance for corporate malfeasance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has pledged the agency will maintain professional standards and transparency despite facing public criticism over its investigative work.
Melaka has rolled out more than 200 governance initiatives to combat corruption and boost transparency, earning recognition as the second best-performing state in the MACC's Public Service Corruption Level Study.
Timor-Leste has joined the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption network, marking a significant expansion of Southeast Asia's coordinated anti-graft efforts. Malaysia is hosting the 22nd Secretariat Meeting in Melaka.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is expanding its investigation into Retirement Fund Incorporated transactions by seeking assistance from Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia authorities through formal mutual legal assistance procedures.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is invoking international legal channels to examine investment decisions by the Retirement Fund Incorporated, seeking assistance from authorities in three major regional financial centres.
Malaysia will host the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting, bringing together anti-corruption authorities from across Southeast Asia to coordinate strategies against graft and enhance institutional cooperation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting in Melaka this week, bringing together anti-corruption agencies from across Southeast Asia to tackle emerging corruption challenges and strengthen regional enforcement cooperation.
An Immigration Department officer has been arraigned in Ayer Keroh Sessions Court on seven charges of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling RM1,950 monthly from a restaurant proprietor across a seven-month period.
A witness testifying in court disclosed that a property developer conducted multiple meetings with Penang government representatives prior to issuing a tender for a major tunnel infrastructure project, raising questions about procurement transparency.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has contested charges filed by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog regarding the handling of RM2 million allocated for a Rungus cultural heritage project in Sabah.
A Sessions court has acquitted the widow of Bung Moktar Radin in a RM2.8 million graft case, concluding a lengthy seven-year legal battle after finding the defence had established reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and sovereign wealth manager PNB have deepened their strategic partnership to reinforce governance standards and transparency across national investment operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take no position of compromise regarding any potential corruption or fraud in KWAP's investment in eFishery, an aquaculture technology start-up, while calling for a comprehensive MACC investigation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says early findings show no impropriety in the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million stake in Indonesian aquaculture company eFishery, yet maintains that Malaysia's anti-corruption body should conduct a thorough inquiry.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad appeared at Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to receive the verdict in a high-profile corruption abetment case involving RM2.8 million, marking a significant moment in Malaysia's ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established a formal investigation team to examine KWAP's RM163.4 million investment in eFishery, pledging thorough and impartial scrutiny of the transaction.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively searching for a 41-year-old man to serve court documents and ensure his presence at a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
China's anti-corruption watchdog has formally accused former Politburo member Ma Xingrui of accepting bribes, helping relatives gain unfair property deals, and fostering corruption across his family, marking the third top-level investigation since 2022.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has granted the Malaysian Bar permission to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission notices, recognizing the Bar's regulatory stake in solicitor-client privilege disputes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change and entrenched corruption as the primary obstacles to implementing national reforms, rather than technological or expertise shortcomings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and customs authorities are establishing a joint task force to strengthen enforcement at major ports and protect government revenue from leakages, smuggling, and tax evasion schemes.
The MACC has unfrozen all bank accounts of fashion retailer Padini Holdings Bhd following completion of an investigation. No directors, officers or employees were arrested or charged, the company confirmed.
Bersih has declared that 34 MPs across PKR, PAS, DAP and Umno support establishing a royal commission inquiry to investigate allegations of 'corporate mafia' operations in Malaysia.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and customs agencies are forming a specialized task force to enhance monitoring at the country's major ports, addressing concerns over smuggling, tax evasion, and document falsification.
The high-profile corruption investigation into Indonesia's former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah has exposed systemic vulnerabilities in how the country's law-enforcement agencies investigate themselves, threatening President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption credentials.
King Sultan Ibrahim met with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Abdul Halim to discuss the agency's recent developments, operational priorities, and anti-corruption initiatives across the nation.
A former civil servant has been arrested in Kuala Lumpur on suspicion of submitting falsified documents to fraudulently claim approximately RM300,000 in government financial assistance.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has submitted governance improvement proposals for non-Muslim places of worship following investigations into misappropriated maintenance funding at several religious sites.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has announced six governance reforms designed to improve transparency and accountability in how maintenance grants for temples and churches are managed and distributed nationwide.
The Federal Court has upheld Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on four corruption-related charges, concluding a lengthy legal battle for the prominent politician who has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings.
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The MACC has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi of any wrongdoing regarding fund transfers connected to three rescued elephants, closing a significant controversy that had shadowed his political career.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, including immigration enforcement officials, following raids across four states. The alleged scheme involved illegal visa processing services since 2021.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, including law enforcement and government workers, suspected of orchestrating a criminal network exploiting foreign nationals through corrupt practices.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated an inquiry into a US$13 million overseas property purchase reportedly financed through misappropriated 1MDB money, signalling continued scrutiny of the scandal's financial trails.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately deploy a certified integrity officer to Perkeso, the Social Security Organisation, following an investigation into fraud allegations connected to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated investigations into 81 cases involving 143 companies over suspected fraudulent incentive claims under PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment support programme, with estimated losses reaching RM9 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts linked to a suspected scheme involving forged documentation used to fraudulently obtain RM20 million in development financing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will recommend charges in 69 investigation files connected to suspected abuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, marking a significant crackdown on programme fraud.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has found no evidence implicating former Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in a RM53 million bribery scheme tied to the relocation of three elephants to Japan.
Johor's upcoming election reflects deeper questions about who controls political parties and how power shapes decision-making. The resignation of a prominent UMNO figure highlights ongoing tensions between institutional accountability and partisan leverage.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing the government for accountability regarding ongoing investigations into alleged 'corporate mafia' operations, demanding concrete updates on the probe's progress.
Malaysia has introduced the ILTIZAM Act 2025 as a comprehensive legal framework to overhaul public sector performance, focusing on efficiency, transparency and integrity. Officials expect the measure to gradually strengthen the country's anti-corruption standing.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating the Taiping Municipal Council's decision to transfer three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan, with the probe currently limited to reviewing relevant paperwork and records.
A customs officer in Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to receiving RM15,000 from a suspect in exchange for closing an investigation, marking another alleged corruption case within the civil service.
A Customs official has pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving RM15,000. The alleged payment was supposedly made to halt an investigation under his supervision last month.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a forceful warning that Malaysia's era of systemic political corruption must end, calling for transparent governance and institutional integrity to reshape the nation's political culture.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the era of systematic plunder and crony-driven politics finished, asserting the Madani Government's determination to establish clean, accountable governance across Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed his government's determination to eliminate corruption and cronyism, declaring that no one—regardless of position—will receive protection if implicated in graft during his administration.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has vowed to eliminate political interference and insider dealings in business loan approvals, opening funding directly to eligible entrepreneurs regardless of affiliation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asserts that rival political parties are coordinating efforts to undermine his leadership precisely because his administration maintains an unwavering commitment to combating corruption and the abuse of power.
China has promoted two military officers to general rank as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign that has significantly depleted the ranks of the armed forces' senior leadership, signalling potential restructuring at the top.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board is entirely independent of his previous position as MACC chief commissioner.
The National Financial Crime Centre has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on its Advisory Board is based on his personal capacity and remains valid regardless of his position as MACC chief commissioner.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to harness artificial intelligence and sophisticated data analytics to strengthen its enforcement capabilities against increasingly complex corruption offences across the country.
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A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has been selected to attend the prestigious FBI National Academy in the United States, a recognition of Malaysia's law enforcement capabilities and international standing.
A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has earned selection for the FBI National Academy's 299th session in the United States, reflecting international recognition of Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five individuals to leadership roles within its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption, strengthening institutional oversight for the 2026-2029 period.
Malaysia has presented its experience recovering 1MDB-linked assets at an OECD anti-corruption meeting in Paris, positioning the country as a regional leader in tackling financial crime.
A coalition of 51 non-governmental organisations has formally requested the government establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia operations allegedly connected to the MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
A Kuantan Sessions Court has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to enter his defence on 46 corruption charges involving allegedly accepting RM69,600 in bribes from 2019 to 2023.
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Residents of Kampung Betangga Highland in Sabah's Sipitang district have appealed to authorities including the MACC and police to investigate allegations of land encroachment affecting their community.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a significant anti-corruption operation aimed at tackling widespread graft in the nation's government structures.
Malaysia's pledge to enter the top 25 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033 has drawn scepticism from the public, raising questions about whether this represents substantive institutional reform or cyclical political posturing.
A Malaysian court has ruled that 23 Rolex watches and jewellery seized from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar @ Kamaruddin, sister-in-law of a former army chief, must be forfeited to the government following a MACC investigation.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex timepieces and 15 pieces of jewellery to the government. The items were seized by the MACC from a family member connected to a former senior military official.
Malaysia's government unveils RM30 billion subsidy increase while navigating multiple political challenges including Umno defections, high-profile trials, and anti-corruption scrutiny. Regional partnerships drive economic growth.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operational centres across Johor state to monitor corrupt practices during the upcoming 16th state election, providing round-the-clock reporting mechanisms for the public.
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The MACC is establishing five operational control rooms across Johor to monitor election-related corruption and vote-buying activities during the upcoming state election.