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PKR's deputy president Amirudin Shari has firmly rejected claims that anti-corruption shortcomings prompted Nurul Izzah's departure, calling the assertion fundamentally misguided.
A project manager investigated for an alleged RM38,000 bribery offence has been released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission bail following his remand in Kota Baru.
Following the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained five individuals as police and tax authorities escalate their investigation into alleged management irregularities at the pilgrimage fund body.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has declared that government officials at all levels face consequences for betraying public trust, emphasising equal accountability across the civil service and political hierarchy.
Malaysia's anti-corruption, police and tax authorities are intensifying investigations into alleged misconduct at Tabung Haji pilgrimage fund following a damning Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator told the Sessions Court that Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng sought legal advice from state government officers regarding the tunnel project's lawfulness before proceeding.
A planned collaboration between Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and customs authorities to combat smuggling has not yet progressed beyond preliminary discussions, officials confirm.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority is urging senior government officials to strengthen whistleblower protection mechanisms as a strategic priority to improve the nation's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking by 2030.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pressing senior civil servants to establish robust mechanisms protecting those who report graft, as the nation works towards improving its international standing on corruption metrics.
Muslim coalition groups demand transparent legal proceedings following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's management, urging authorities to pursue investigations without political pressure or interference affecting millions of depositors' savings.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has finished a four-day interview with a former chief financial officer as part of investigations into alleged abuse of power in a RM370 million plantation share purchase deal.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has spent three consecutive days interviewing a former chief financial officer over an alleged RM370 million abuse of power case involving plantation company shares.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will appear before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court to face charges under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act related to asset declaration matters.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, once Umno's vice-president, is set to be charged with corruption-related offences before Sessions Court judge Suzana Hussin tomorrow morning.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to prosecute more than 100 people in connection with the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment scheme fraud, marking one of the largest coordinated legal actions against financial crimes in recent years.
Former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has rejected calls from Bersatu to clarify whether the MACC contacted him regarding the RCI report into the pilgrim fund, asserting his name did not feature in the inquiry's findings.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled six governance improvements aimed at plugging leaks and strengthening controls in the Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme, addressing longstanding concerns about subsidy diversion.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained a five-day remand order for three individuals suspected of misusing RM450,000 in penalty payments, marking another development in ongoing graft investigations.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Tabung Haji as part of a Royal Commission of Inquiry investigation into alleged misuse of authority involving RM370 million in plantation company share acquisitions.
Malaysia Corruption Watch has urged investigators to examine systemic security vulnerabilities at KLIA rather than assign blame to individual agencies following a pilot's arrest with drugs in Indonesia.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a former plantation manager from a Klang Valley rubber seedling supplier company over suspected wrongdoing tied to approximately RM8 million in contracts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional immigration officers as part of an expanding investigation into alleged unauthorized access to the MyIMMs portal, suggesting a wider network of potential misconduct within the agency.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator has dismissed allegations that his probe into a RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project involving former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was compromised by personal prejudice or misconduct.
An anti-corruption coalition has called for strict limits on political appointments in government-linked entities, citing the Tabung Haji RCI report's findings on how political considerations led to severe financial losses and operational failures.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has deployed eight officers to Tabung Haji's Kuala Lumpur headquarters to conduct a comprehensive review of the pilgrim fund's records.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the unauthorised hacking of the immigration system to process temporary work passes fraudulently, with authorities signalling that more arrests are expected as the probe deepens.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received four separate reports alleging improper cash distributions during the Negri Sembilan state election, intensifying scrutiny over electoral integrity in the state.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has recommended deploying AI-powered scanning technology at cargo terminals nationwide to enhance dangerous goods inspection capabilities and close security gaps in port operations.
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Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritise governance and integrity when selecting their leaders, citing damaging consequences of institutional corruption revealed in the Lembaga Tabung Haji inquiry.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will spearhead an ASEAN-wide training programme on criminal asset recovery, drawing on Malaysia's experience with the 1MDB case to help regional neighbours tackle corruption-related financial crimes.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 12 individuals, including government officials and a police officer, suspected of hacking the national Immigration System to issue fraudulent Temporary Employment Visit Passes through an organised syndicate.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief commissioner has vowed the agency will maintain professional conduct and transparency despite growing public doubts about its investigations.
Melaka has rolled out more than 200 integrity and governance initiatives, securing recognition as the second best-performing state in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Public Service Corruption Level Study.
Timor-Leste has been admitted to the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption, marking a milestone in regional anti-graft efforts. Malaysia's MACC chief says the newcomer will enhance cooperation across Southeast Asia's anti-corruption agencies.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered a pointed critique of China during his state of the nation address, defending a landmark 2016 arbitration ruling on South China Sea territorial claims while announcing imminent graft charges against his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission will host regional anti-graft officials at the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting to coordinate strategies against corruption across Southeast Asia and enhance investigative 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 and international partners to discuss emerging corruption challenges and strengthen regional cooperation.
Malaysian authorities have arrested twelve police officers, including senior-ranking officials, in connection with an alleged RM2 million extortion scheme targeting a Chinese national, signalling renewed enforcement against internal misconduct.
Malaysian police have detained twelve officers of various ranks accused of extorting RM2 million from a Chinese citizen in what authorities describe as a significant corruption investigation.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has denied charges related to a RM2 million cultural heritage project, claiming innocence before the court in Kota Kinabalu.
Three Selayang Municipal Council employees face corruption charges for allegedly accepting RM3,550 in bribes to expedite business licence and temporary permit applications, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in local authorities.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically rejected claims he played any part in awarding a RM178 million contract to a company connected to his brother, stating the decision lay entirely with other officials.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, despite preliminary reviews suggesting no impropriety.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended a police station chief in Kelantan on suspicion of soliciting bribes totalling almost RM1,000, marking another accountability measure within the law enforcement sector.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has established an investigation team to examine the Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja's RM163.4 million investment in eFishery, with MACC chief Abd Halim Aman pledging full transparency and impartiality.
The government takes seriously allegations of corporate mafia infiltrating public institutions, with Minister Azalina Othman Said indicating that any Royal Commission of Inquiry will depend on probe findings.
Cropmate Bhd announced the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unfrozen all bank accounts previously seized during an anti-money laundering probe, with no charges filed against directors or staff.
Malaysia's MACC and Customs Department are establishing a special task force to combat corruption and revenue leakages at strategic ports. The maritime industry has welcomed the move as essential for ensuring fair competition and protecting government income.
Fashion retailer Padini Holdings says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has restored access to all frozen bank accounts tied to its corruption probe, a significant development in the case.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 governance reforms after scoring just 0.08% in anti-corruption assessment. The overhaul includes new committees, digitalisation, and stricter approval limits to strengthen institutional accountability.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has assured Parliament that police investigations into high-profile cases proceed without favoritism, citing ongoing probes into a 2019 intimate video case and separate corruption matter.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received a briefing from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Abdul Halim on the agency's recent developments and ongoing operations aimed at strengthening integrity across public institutions.
King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara, underscoring the monarchy's engagement with anti-corruption efforts.
The government has stated that shareholding records belonging to former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki are not public documents and therefore cannot be disclosed, according to a statement by a government official.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has submitted proposals to strengthen governance standards for non-Muslim places of worship after uncovering cases where maintenance grants were not properly utilised despite funding allocation.
Turkish authorities have ordered the detention of 36 people, including the mayor of an opposition-controlled Ankara district, in a sweeping corruption investigation centring on allegations of bribery and irregular tendering practices.
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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 ongoing investigation into suspected corruption within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signalling intensified scrutiny of high-level financial misconduct.
The MACC is actively searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who has repeatedly failed to appear for court mentions in an anti-corruption investigation. An arrest warrant was issued in June.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi of corruption allegations linked to financial transfers involving elephant operators Dara, Amoi, and Kelat, concluding an investigation into suspected misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to recommend prosecution in 69 cases stemming from the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, while emphasizing that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains ongoing and has never been suspended.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying a certified integrity officer to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in response to findings from its investigation into alleged fraud within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
The MACC has launched a major investigation dubbed Ops Daya into the PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, opening 81 cases involving 143 companies and detaining 98 individuals over suspected fraudulent incentive claims totalling approximately RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts while investigating allegations that fraudulent documents were used to obtain RM20 million in development financing.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has found no evidence linking former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to allegations surrounding a RM53 million bribe in connection with elephant transfers to a Japanese facility.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation into an election candidate in the Johor state polls following allegations of vote-buying during the campaign period.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have deepened their institutional partnership, establishing new protocols for sharing intelligence and coordinating investigations into corruption within defence and military operations.
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Malaysia's new Government Service Efficiency Commitment Act 2025 establishes a legal framework to enhance public sector transparency and integrity, with officials expecting gradual improvements in the country's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned Attorney General Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's refusal to release shareholding records of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency concerns in parliament.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and communications regulators are deepening collaboration to tackle harmful online content and strengthen their joint crisis communication strategies.
Malaysia's leading anti-corruption watchdog has called on the government to provide a comprehensive update on the status of investigations into alleged corporate mafia networks, raising questions about transparency and enforcement.
Malaysia's law and institutional reform minister Azalina has clarified that shareholding records related to the Azam Baki investigation will remain confidential, with updates to come via the chief secretary's office.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the Taiping Municipal Council's transfer of three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan, with the initial phase confined to reviewing official documentation and records.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body is actively seeking Choo Lee Peng to provide assistance in an ongoing investigation centred on allegations of wilful deception perpetrated by an agent against a principal.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million fraudulent financing scheme involving paddy and rice purchases in Kedah that never materialised.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have pledged to intensify their strategic partnership, focusing on intelligence exchange and governance improvements to strengthen anti-corruption efforts nationwide.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two rice industry directors, over allegations of submitting false documents to secure approximately RM20 million in fraudulent trade working capital financing.
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A senior Royal Malaysian Customs Department official has entered a not guilty plea to allegations of accepting RM15,000 in bribes in Shah Alam court, marking another corruption case involving enforcement personnel.
Malaysia's small business association is pushing for periodic transparency reports from MSME financing agencies and stronger whistleblower protections to stamp out cronyism and political interference in loan approvals.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia's era of systemic corruption must conclude, telling a Johor gathering that clean politics remains essential to national recovery and public trust restoration.