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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has moved to freeze RM1.1 million across 14 bank accounts as part of its investigation into corruption within the immigration sector. The action targets multiple individuals through both personal and corporate accounts.
Immigration Department officers detained by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog over suspected involvement in a foreigner smuggling ring will be suspended from duty until the probe concludes.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court proceedings.
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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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has detained 33 people, including government enforcement staff, over an alleged visa bribery operation stretching back several years across four states.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into an overseas property purchase valued at US$13 million that authorities believe may have been acquired using funds diverted from 1MDB, the scandal-plagued state investment vehicle.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is examining overseas property assets valued at RM59 million with suspected ties to the 1MDB scandal, focusing on potential money laundering and asset recovery.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received three graft reports connected to the 16th Johor state election, including allegations against a candidate. MACC chief commissioner said all complaints are being investigated regardless of political affiliation.
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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.
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 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 continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets seized in 2016 during an investigation into a former Sabah Water Department official, keeping the funds in limbo nearly a decade later.
Whether a Royal Commission of Inquiry is established into alleged corruption networks within the MACC will hinge on investigation outcomes and public interest considerations, according to a senior government official.
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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 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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has distanced itself from claims that an individual featured in a viral social media post is employed by the anti-graft agency, issuing a formal denial to address widespread online speculation.
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.
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.
Home Minister Saifuddin has confirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is not facing investigation over the disappearance of Sarawak businesswoman Pamela Ling, despite her alleged abduction while travelling to MACC headquarters.
The MACC is pivoting toward sophisticated technological solutions, integrating artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis to detect and prosecute increasingly complex corruption schemes.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has challenged the government's decision to appoint former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing his involvement in past corporate controversies.
Ronnie Liu, ex-Selangor councillor, has publicly questioned why former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki attended a National Financial Crime Prevention Centre advisory board meeting.
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.
Malaysia has showcased its hard-won experience recovering 1MDB-linked assets at an OECD anti-corruption gathering in Paris, positioning the country as a voice on transnational financial crime enforcement.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested one of its own senior enforcement officers for allegedly accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect is remanded for three days as investigations continue.
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 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.
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.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying five operational centres throughout Johor to detect and investigate election-related corruption, including vote-buying and unlawful inducements, during the ongoing state election campaign.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has achieved international recognition by securing four finalist positions at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, with nominations spanning individual and organisational categories across compliance leadership and emerging talent.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has mandated all personnel submit refreshed asset declarations within a month, reinforcing the agency's commitment to internal accountability standards.
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The MACC has launched a formal investigation into the relocation of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Osaka, following allegations of corruption and unpaid government dues worth an estimated RM53 million.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publicly disclose reasons for settling corruption cases, particularly prominent ones, to strengthen public confidence in enforcement.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses legitimate legal discretion to impose compounds and negotiate settlements in corruption investigations.
The Sultan of Pahang granted an audience to MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman to discuss the commission's anti-corruption efforts, governance initiatives, and strategies to strengthen public confidence in the enforcement agency.
Malaysia's appellate court has reversed a lower court decision that held the MACC and government liable for RM900,000 in malicious prosecution damages against a former company director.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court decision, ruling that the tribunal erred in permitting a company director's malicious prosecution claim against the anti-corruption agency using an inappropriate legal framework.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its CIMB and AmBank accounts, ruling the party could not demonstrate that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission abused its authority in imposing the restrictions.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority has identified nearly 1,640 companies implicated in RM45 million in fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, with 63 formal investigations launched and 97 arrests made.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency seeks to block the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from overseeing RM5.6 billion in overseas holdings, with the High Court scheduling an August hearing on the contentious case.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is introducing a cadet corps programme in schools, launching in phases across selected institutions before expanding nationwide to instil anti-corruption values in students.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing a cadet corps programme across schools to educate young people about integrity and the dangers of corruption, expanding its anti-graft mission beyond enforcement.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 individuals, including a government agency director, in connection with an alleged contract rigging scheme termed Operation Drain.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is 90 per cent complete and expected to open by year-end, bringing scattered operations under one roof to strengthen the agency's independence and operational efficiency.
The MACC has remanded 13 individuals, including a sitting and former director of a government agency, as part of an investigation into a RM2.5 million bribery ring allegedly connected to procurement contract awards.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is launching a pilot programme to establish MACC Cadet Corps units in selected secondary schools, aiming to cultivate integrity and anti-corruption values among young Malaysians from an early educational stage.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will bring 158 charges against an individual at Shah Alam Sessions Court in connection with Op Sutra, an investigation into misuse of government money.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their partnership to combat corruption and improve governance across Malaysia, with the country's Corruption Perceptions Index score rising to 52 in 2025.