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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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to the era of plunder and crony-centred politics, reinforcing the Madani Government's pledge to transparent and ethical leadership in Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to cronyism and corrupt governance, vowing that no one—regardless of political affiliation—will receive protection if implicated in corruption under his administration.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has declared war on insider dealings and political interference in fund approvals, with Minister Steven Sim pledging merit-based access to business financing for all eligible entrepreneurs regardless of political affiliation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim claims his firm anti-corruption stance has prompted rival political parties to unite against his administration. Speaking in Johor ahead of state elections, he emphasised the MADANI Government's commitment to clean governance and integrity.
China's military has promoted two officers to the rank of general in a move analysts view as preparation for leadership restructuring following Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces.
President Xi Jinping has appointed Zhang Shuguang as head of military anti-corruption efforts, replacing Zhang Shengmin as Xi presses the largest armed forces purge in 50 years.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into Rohas Tecnic Bhd's majority-owned subsidiary HG Power Transmission, confirming no further action will be taken against the company or its officers.
Rohas has announced through a stock exchange filing that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into its HG Power Transmission subsidiary has concluded without further action required.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry and the Competition Commission have partnered to eliminate bid-rigging in government procurement, strengthening transparency and protecting public funds through technical advisory services and staff training.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership in the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board is unrelated to his previous role as MACC chief commissioner and remains valid until 2027.
The National Financial Crime Centre has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on its Advisory Board is in a personal capacity and remains valid independent of his role as MACC chief commissioner.
Opposition leader Hamzah has demanded the government clarify its decision to appoint a former MACC chief as adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, particularly given his ongoing legal circumstances.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia must prioritise domestic governance reforms, anti-corruption efforts and citizen welfare before engaging globally, speaking at the 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur.
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A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission official has been selected to represent Malaysia at the FBI National Academy in the United States, a prestigious law enforcement training programme.
Several Malaysian parliamentarians are pressing for public disclosure of investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, citing transparency concerns over a high-profile integrity official.
A senior MACC officer has been selected to represent Malaysia at the FBI National Academy's 299th training session, underscoring the country's commitment to strengthening anti-corruption capabilities through international law enforcement partnerships.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five individuals to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption for the next three-year term, aimed at enhancing institutional governance and anti-graft efforts.
A coalition of 51 non-governmental organisations has petitioned Malaysia's government to launch a Royal Commission of Inquiry into governance failures at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, citing alleged impropriety linked to former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
A Kuantan Sessions Court has ruled that the prosecution established sufficient evidence against former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff on 46 bribery charges worth RM69,600, ordering him to mount his defence in August.
Iraqi security forces conducted extensive raids across Baghdad's fortified Green Zone early Sunday, detaining multiple officials and MPs suspected of corruption in a significant anti-graft operation.
Iraqi authorities arrested 47 officials including members of parliament on Sunday in a significant anti-corruption sweep, underscoring Baghdad's intensified efforts against systemic graft that has long plagued the country's institutions.
Malaysia has set a bold 2033 target to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations on Transparency International's index. Public doubts linger over whether this represents genuine systemic reform or familiar political theatre.
A Malaysian court has ordered the government forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery confiscated from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former army chief, following a MACC investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders affecting Rohas Tecnic, its subsidiary HGPT, and officers' personal accounts, clearing the way for normal business operations.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items to the state. The items were seized by the MACC from a family member linked to a retired military senior commander.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of accepting bribes totalling RM183,500 over a three-year period.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five round-the-clock operation centres across Johor to receive public complaints of corruption and misconduct during the upcoming 16th state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish five operations rooms across Johor starting June 27 to receive complaints about corruption and abuse of power during the state election campaign, with round-the-clock monitoring until polling day on July 11.