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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Malaysia's top judicial authority has granted the Bar Council permission to join a lawyer's appeal involving the anti-corruption commission, reflecting ongoing tensions over institutional oversight and professional autonomy in the legal sector.
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.
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unfrozen all its previously frozen bank accounts. No arrests or charges have been filed against company personnel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 is actively seeking Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who faces corruption charges and has failed to appear at four consecutive court hearings at Ipoh High Court since January.
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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.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has opened an inquiry into an election candidate accused of corrupt conduct during the Johor state election campaign, signalling continued scrutiny of electoral integrity.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has clarified that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains active and has never ceased, despite his absence from Malaysia.
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.
Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged Speaker Azalina Othman Said's refusal to disclose shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency questions in Parliament.
Malaysia's Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Sawall has clarified that shareholding records related to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki will not be made public.
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.
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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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has publicly refuted claims that a person appearing in a viral social media post is employed by the agency, addressing widespread online speculation.
Rohas Matoh announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, with no further action to be taken. All seizure orders have been revoked.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit majority-owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, with no charges recommended against the company or its leadership.
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.
Police have not decided whether to investigate the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in relation to Pamela Ling's disappearance, with any such probe contingent on fresh evidence or directions from the deputy public prosecutor.
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.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has called on the government to clarify its decision to appoint former MACC chief Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, citing concerns over his ongoing investigations.
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.
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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.
Several Malaysian parliamentarians have called for an open public inquiry into the shareholdings of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, citing the need for greater transparency in investigations affecting senior government officials.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operations rooms across Johor to receive public complaints about corruption during the state election, running from June 27 to July 11.
The MACC has secured four finalist nominations at the International Compliance Association's Asia-Pacific awards, marking its debut in the programme. The recognition spans individual and organisational categories.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has imposed a one-month deadline for all officers to update their asset declarations, a move aimed at strengthening institutional integrity and demonstrating the agency's commitment to anti-corruption principles.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is examining the circumstances surrounding the relocation of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to a Japanese facility, raising questions about the approval process.
An anti-graft watchdog is pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to publicly explain their decisions to settle corruption charges, especially in prominent cases.
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.
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has affirmed that the MACC holds the legal authority to determine whether to pursue compounds and settlement arrangements in corruption-related investigations and prosecutions.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and the government have successfully appealed a High Court judgment that had held them liable for malicious prosecution, overturning a RM900,000 damages award against the MACC and its officers.
The Sultan of Pahang received Malaysia's anti-corruption chief for discussions on strengthening integrity and combating corruption, reflecting institutional support for enforcement agencies.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has secured a significant legal victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a lower court judgment that had upheld a company director's allegations of malicious prosecution during a criminal investigation.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman reflects on his first month leading the anti-corruption agency, describing it as challenging but productive, while pledging institutional reforms.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed Bersatu's legal challenge to lift the freeze on its CIMB and AmBank accounts, ruling that the party failed to establish that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission abused its authority.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has placed over 1,600 companies under investigation as part of its expanded probe into the Daya Kerjaya fraud case, signalling the widening scope of what appears to be a major corporate misconduct scandal.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to advancing the agency's work while navigating the transition from his previous role as a High Court judge to leading Malaysia's anti-graft watchdog.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has uncovered a sweeping fraud scheme centred on the government's flagship Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, implicating 1,638 firms in false claims totalling RM45 million.
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 MACC has identified 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses reaching RM45 million in public funds.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish cadet corps in schools, rolling out the initiative in phases across selected institutions before nationwide expansion.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission is on track to complete its new Sabah headquarters by December, bringing scattered operations into one centralised building to strengthen institutional independence and operational efficiency.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is partnering with Universiti Sains Malaysia to reach young people through cinema, leveraging the 5th Youth Film Festival as a platform for promoting integrity and ethical conduct.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is rolling out a cadet corps programme in schools to cultivate integrity values and combat corrupt practices among young Malaysians from an early age.
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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.