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Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically denied any involvement in a RM178 million contract granted to a company associated with his brother, deflecting renewed scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president over allegations of RM2 million fund misappropriation. The detention marks another high-profile corruption case in the state.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to all Immigration Department staff to maintain the highest ethical standards and reject corruption, emphasising compassion and professionalism in border security.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has arrested a non-governmental organisation's secretary and treasurer in connection with an alleged RM5 million money-laundering operation, marking another major financial crimes investigation.
Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a firm connected to his brother, stating he lacks knowledge of the transaction.
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.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of abetting her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, in a RM2.8 million corruption case after seven years of litigation.
Authorities in Kelantan have arrested a police station chief suspected of receiving a RM500 bribe from someone holding a United Nations refugee identification document, marking another corruption case affecting the force.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of three charges related to abetting her late husband Bung Moktar in a RM2.8 million bribery scheme tied to Felcra Bhd's controversial unit trust investment.
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 detained a Kelantan police station chief on allegations involving a bribery case worth approximately RM1,000, marking another high-profile corruption case within law enforcement.
The Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur will deliver its verdict tomorrow on three charges against Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad related to a RM2.8 million corruption case involving alleged abetment.
China's top anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into Ouyang Weimin, ex-president of the state-owned China Development Bank, on suspicion of serious violations of party discipline and law.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets to Malaysia linked to the 1MDB scandal, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department. Substantial additional funds remain frozen or subject to forfeiture proceedings globally.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 governance reforms after scoring only 0.08 per cent in the Public Service Corruption Ranking. The initiative includes new oversight committees, digitalisation of services, and restrictions on mayoral spending authority.
Bangladesh has confiscated approximately $6.2 billion in assets connected to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and ten prominent business conglomerates, marking a significant crackdown following political upheaval.
Thirty-four MPs have pledged support for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia involving the MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Thai authorities have arrested three key figures in a nationwide civil service examination fraud scheme potentially affecting around 5,000 officials. The scandal raises serious questions about institutional integrity and merit-based hiring.
Nepal's courts have convicted two former government ministers for orchestrating a document forgery scheme that falsely resettled Nepali nationals as Bhutanese refugees in the United States.
The Kuala Lumpur MACC has detained a former civil servant suspected of misappropriating RM300,000 in government aid by fraudulently using the identities of 11 individuals to claim relief payments.
China has expelled a senior ex-Xinjiang official from the Communist Party over serious corruption allegations including nepotism and bribery. The move signals Beijing's continued anti-graft campaign.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for two Bangladeshi nationals whose testimony is crucial to strengthening its case in an ongoing corruption prosecution at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, met with MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at the royal palace today, marking an official engagement with the nation's anti-corruption watchdog.
Jakarta police raids recovered US$26.3 million in gold bars and multiple currencies from locations linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who recently resigned as deputy attorney general for special crimes.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency is investigating a KLIA Terminal 2 officer accused of receiving a RM100 personal payment through a QR transaction, raising concerns about improper conduct at the nation's busiest airport.
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.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his earlier statement about resigning from Cabinet was specifically conditional on Datuk Seri Najib Razak being freed without serving an adequate jail term for his crimes.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an investigation into suspected corruption within the foreign affairs sector.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has purged a high-ranking military official from the ruling party, characterising alleged bribery and corruption as a grave political transgression in state media reports.
Indonesian police raids in Jakarta have seized assets worth tens of millions from multiple locations, including a deputy attorney general's residence. The subsequent military deployment has raised concerns about institutional tensions and the erosion of civilian oversight.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts—nine personal and five corporate—containing approximately RM1.1 million in connection with an ongoing immigration corruption investigation.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has arrested 38 individuals, including immigration enforcement officers and civil servants, in a sweeping investigation into foreign worker-related corruption. The operation resulted in RM2.5 million in seized luxury items and 14 frozen bank accounts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, following his repeated failure to attend court hearings in an ongoing case.
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 is widening its investigation into a luxury property purchase in the United States allegedly financed by 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds, with several figures set to be questioned.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have formalized closer cooperation to combat corruption, establishing new protocols for intelligence exchange and joint investigations.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people in Kedah, including two company directors, over allegations of attempting to secure RM20 million in financing for paddy and rice purchases that authorities say never materialised.
The MACC and Malaysian Armed Forces have pledged to strengthen cooperation on intelligence sharing and governance standards, aiming to enhance anti-corruption efforts and protect national interests.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two rice and padi industry directors, on suspicion of submitting fabricated documentation to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
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A senior customs official has pleaded not guilty to accepting a RM15,000 bribe in Shah Alam court. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of corruption within Malaysia's revenue collection agencies.
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.
Nigel Farage, leader of Britain's hard-right movement, is under scrutiny after allegations emerge that a convicted fraudster bankrolled his security and staff costs before he entered Parliament, raising fresh questions about financial transparency.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told supporters in Batu Pahat that rival political parties have united against him because his administration pursues strict anti-corruption measures, offering an explanation for shifting political coalitions.
Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda on corruption charges linked to the illegal recruitment of Mahinda Rajapaksa's son into the navy, marking intensified scrutiny of the powerful Rajapaksa family under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's anti-corruption agenda.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's resolute stance on fugitive businessman Jho Low, emphasizing that the nation will maintain its position regardless of potential US pardon considerations for the 1MDB-linked figure.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has questioned the government's decision to appoint former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing past controversies.
The Court of Appeal has postponed proceedings in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal challenging her conviction in a RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project graft case, following an emotional adjournment request from her legal team.
The Court of Appeal has rescheduled Rosmah Mansor's corruption appeal to September while deliberating on a request to remove a judge from the case. The court has signalled this will be the final adjournment.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested one of its own senior enforcement officers on suspicion of receiving a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect faces a three-day remand as investigations proceed into the graft allegations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's anti-corruption battle demands coordinated effort from enforcement bodies, Parliament, businesses, and the public. He appointed new members to oversight committees tasked with strengthening transparency.
An Indonesian court has convicted former education minister Nadiem Makarim, who co-founded the region's successful tech unicorn Gojek, of corruption-related offences and handed down a 10-year prison sentence.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders against bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic's subsidiary HGPT and its officers, clearing the way for the power transmission company to restore normal operations.
Police in India have arrested eight people, including temple employees, over allegations of theft and mishandling of donations at the Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh. The scandal threatens to undermine confidence in the Hindu temple, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024.
The Federal Court has denied former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's request to reconsider its decision upholding his corruption conviction connected to RM3.09 million in funds related to a Kuching hotel acquisition.
The Federal Court will decide today whether to allow Datuk Isa Samad's application to review its earlier decision reinstating his six-year prison sentence and RM15.45 million corruption fine.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court took two hours to formally read 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring the scale of Malaysia's ongoing fight against graft within the civil service.
A former assistant engineer at Perak's Kerian District and Land Office faces 146 bribery counts involving RM183,500 in alleged illicit payments received three years ago.
A former officer of Ikram has been charged with laundering RM18 million through the purchase of luxury vehicles including a Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 and Porsche 911 Turbo S using funds routed through company accounts.
Sri Lankan anti-corruption authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly orchestrating a 500 million rupee bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar.
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Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife have failed in their bid to dismiss a RM11.6 million corruption case linked to a foreign workers' hostel project. The trial will proceed as scheduled.
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A Malaysian court has ordered DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon to stand trial in a corruption case linked to an RM11.6 million Penang development project.
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will receive a court ruling tomorrow on whether they face trial in a RM11.6 million corruption case linked to a foreign workers' hostel project in Putrajaya.
Nepal arrested former finance minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on money laundering charges as the country's youth-led government escalates its anti-corruption drive against officials from previous regimes.
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A High Court has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, after his legal team filed procedural motions.
A High Court in Kuala Lumpur has rescheduled the appeal proceedings of a former Youth and Sports Ministry senior officer to September. The judge has cautioned both parties against prolonging the matter further. Otman Arshad faces 96 serious charges.
Attention turns to Malaysian courts this week as two prominent figures—former Felda chairman Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and retired army chief Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan—face critical legal proceedings in separate cases involving corruption and money laundering.
A Malaysian consumer advocacy group has exposed a five-year criminal syndicate involving loan sharks, lawyers and civil servants that has defrauded more than 100 people of over RM50 million in property, highlighting growing coordination between organised crime and trusted professionals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has identified over 1,600 companies submitting false claims under the Perkeso Dana Kerjaya 2.0 programme, with estimated losses reaching RM45 million, prompting calls for stricter enforcement.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended the use of compound settlements and charge withdrawals in corruption cases, emphasising that strict statutory controls and layered oversight prevent abuse rather than offering defendants automatic leniency.
The Raja of Perlis has urged citizens to prioritise integrity and reject corruption, arguing that genuine societal progress depends on knowledge, character and unified values rather than physical development alone.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a coordinated fraud scheme that siphoned approximately RM9 million from a government wage incentive programme through unauthorised use of personal data.
The Malaysia Stadium Corporation's chief executive officer has entered a not guilty plea to seven counts of soliciting and accepting bribes totalling RM1.45 million in connection with a National Squash Centre upgrading contract.
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The chief executive of Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia has been charged with graft amounting to RM1.45 million in connection with the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre contract award.
The chief executive officer of Malaysia Stadium Corporation pleaded not guilty to seven bribery charges involving over RM1 million related to a National Squash Centre upgrade contract.
A senior executive from a government statutory body faces seven corruption charges involving bribes totalling more than RM1 million linked to sports facility contracts. The case signals ongoing enforcement action by Malaysian anti-corruption authorities.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving misuse of state funds for overseas military training, marking another escalation in the country's assault on the once-dominant political family.
A Malaysian judge has ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably in failing to address billions of ringgit linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds that were transferred into his personal bank accounts.
A Malaysian court has determined that Datuk Seri Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho functioned as coordinated partners in orchestrating the diversion of billions in 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds.
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A High Court judge hearing the 1MDB case has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's reaction to receiving US$681 million in deposits into his personal accounts demonstrates conduct inconsistent with that of a reasonable person.
The MACC has detained 13 people, including current and former directors of a northern Malaysian government agency, over a RM2.5 million bribery scheme involving procurement cartels and direct-award contracts.
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The MACC has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in a major investigation into alleged contract manipulation and collusion. The suspects are being remanded for questioning.
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An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has entered a not guilty plea to 158 graft charges totalling RM98 million before Shah Alam Sessions Court, marking a significant development in a major corruption investigation.
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A Malaysian High Court judge has disclosed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's unwillingness to accept responsibility and his direct involvement in siphoning 1MDB funds heavily influenced the decision to impose a 12-year prison term and RM13 billion fine.
A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse for his role in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal, instead attributing fault to other individuals and entities involved in the scheme.
Indonesia's anti-corruption watchdog is demanding a halt to President Prabowo Subianto's US$15 billion free meals programme and a comprehensive investigation into alleged corruption within the National Nutrition Agency, which has already ensnared multiple officials.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reinforced its alliance with Transparency International to advance good governance and anti-corruption efforts. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index score improved to 52, lifting the nation to 54th place globally.
The trial judge presiding over the 1MDB case has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse and deflected responsibility, while abusing his authority to orchestrate what the court deemed one of the world's largest corruption schemes.
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two more individuals in its expanding investigation into corruption within the government's free nutritious meals programme, bringing the total number of suspects to five.