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Following the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, anti-corruption advocates are pushing for legislation to prevent political appointments to sovereign wealth institutions, citing evidence that patronage-driven recruitment directly contributed to financial mismanagement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating claims of illegal cash handouts during the Negri Sembilan state election, with four reports filed as of Thursday.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended deploying artificial intelligence scanning systems at cargo terminals to enhance dangerous goods monitoring and reduce corruption vulnerabilities in Malaysia's port operations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has formed a dedicated task force to examine the recently published Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, scrutinising allegations of misconduct and financial irregularities spanning 2014 to 2020.
The MACC chief has pledged that the commission will continue its investigations into corruption cases without being swayed by public perception or external pressure.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will develop a regional training course on asset recovery for ASEAN countries, drawing on Malaysia's experience handling the 1MDB case and other complex financial crimes.
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Pakatan Harapan's Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to elect leaders committed to combating corruption and serving the public interest, citing Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun's track record of institutional development and improved state finances.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has pledged that the agency will uphold professionalism and transparency, even as it faces public criticism and negative perceptions about its investigation practices.
Twelve suspects including four immigration officers have been arrested following the discovery of a hacking syndicate exploiting the MyIMMs system to fraudulently approve temporary employment passes.
Melaka has rolled out over 200 integrity initiatives to strengthen governance and transparency, earning recognition as the second best-performing state in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Public Service Corruption Level Study.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has broadened its investigation into Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP) investment activities by extending inquiries to Dubai, Singapore, and Indonesia, enlisting international legal cooperation mechanisms.
Timor-Leste's entry into the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption marks a significant expansion of the regional anti-corruption framework, with Malaysia's MACC chief expressing confidence in deeper cooperative efforts across Southeast Asia.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will invoke mutual legal assistance treaties to obtain cooperation from authorities in Dubai, Singapore, and Indonesia as it examines investment decisions by the Retirement Fund Incorporated.
Authorities in Terengganu have detained three individuals, including a former frozen food company manager, over suspected submission of fraudulent claims worth RM51,000 linked to wedding catering services.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will chair the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting, bringing together regional partners to coordinate enforcement efforts and share best practices in combating graft across Southeast Asia.
An Immigration officer has been charged with seven counts of accepting bribes totalling RM1,950 from a restaurant owner across a seven-month period, raising fresh concerns about corruption within Malaysia's immigration enforcement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN Parties Against Corruption secretariat meeting in Melaka from July 28-30, bringing together regional anti-corruption agencies to coordinate enforcement strategies.
Malaysian authorities have arrested twelve police officers of varying ranks in connection with allegations of extorting RM2 million from a Chinese citizen, marking a significant enforcement action against internal misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president suspected of misappropriating approximately RM2 million in organisational funds, marking renewed focus on governance breaches within civil society groups.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to all Immigration Department staff to discharge their duties with unwavering integrity and reject corrupt practices, emphasizing the critical role of professional conduct.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested the secretary and treasurer of an NGO in connection with a RM5 million money laundering investigation, signalling heightened scrutiny of how charitable organisations handle funds.
A Sessions court has acquitted the widow of a prominent Malaysian politician in a RM2.8 million corruption case that spanned seven years, finding the defence successfully demonstrated reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and sovereign wealth manager PNB have consolidated their partnership to reinforce governance standards and transparency in protecting the nation's investment portfolio.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been arrested following allegations that he accepted a RM500 bribe from someone holding a UNHCR identification card, marking another incident of suspected graft within the force.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a senior police officer in Kelantan's Kota Baru district following allegations of soliciting bribes. The case marks the latest in a series of corruption probes affecting law enforcement personnel in the state.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad will receive a court ruling on three charges related to alleged abetting in a RM2.8 million corruption scheme. The verdict marks a significant moment in a high-profile Malaysian corruption case.
Ouyang Weimin, who led China Development Bank until 2023, is under investigation for serious violations of party discipline and law, China's top anti-graft watchdog announced.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is attempting to track down a 41-year-old man to serve legal documents and compel his attendance at a forfeiture hearing in Kuala Lumpur next month, saying he has evaded contact at his registered address.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change and the defence of entrenched corrupt practices as the main barriers to comprehensive national reform, rather than technological or expertise shortcomings.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unfrozen all bank accounts of garment retailer Padini Holdings Bhd following an investigation. No directors or employees face charges.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has introduced 16 administrative and governance reforms following a dismal 0.08 per cent score in the Public Service Corruption Ranking. The restructuring includes new oversight committees, expanded online services, and stricter controls on mayoral spending.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are joining forces to establish a task force monitoring enforcement and tax collection at key ports, addressing smuggling and fraudulent declarations.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has assured Parliament that the police will not shield any individual during high-profile investigations, citing ongoing probes into several sensitive cases including a 2019 viral intimate video linked to a former Cabinet minister.
King Sultan Ibrahim met with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Abdul Halim for an update on the agency's latest operations, strategic directions, and anti-corruption enforcement across the nation.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara, underscoring the palace's engagement with the country's anti-corruption agenda.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has put forward governance reforms for non-Muslim places of worship following probes into unexecuted maintenance work despite public funding allocation.
The Social Security Organisation has moved to reassure Malaysians that its personnel played no role in fraud allegations surrounding the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme currently under anti-corruption scrutiny.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi following an investigation into fund transfers connected to an elephant sanctuary matter, determining no corrupt activity occurred.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has detained 33 people, including law enforcement and government staff, suspected of operating a syndicate facilitating illegal activities involving foreign nationals.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened a formal investigation into an overseas property valued at approximately US$13 million that authorities suspect may be connected to funds misappropriated from the 1MDB scandal.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately place a certified integrity officer at Perkeso, the Social Security Organisation, following investigations into the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme fraud.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a sweeping investigation into alleged fraud within PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, opening 81 investigation papers and detaining 98 individuals in connection with RM9 million in questionable claims.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency MACC has begun investigating overseas properties valued at RM59 million allegedly linked to the 1MDB scandal, examining potential corruption and money laundering involving luxury assets.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has opened an investigation into a Johor state election candidate over claims of vote-buying during the recent campaign, signalling heightened scrutiny of electoral integrity ahead of future polls.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing the government to provide updates on ongoing 'corporate mafia' investigations, demanding accountability and transparency on the status of these probes.
Malaysia has introduced the ILTIZAM Act 2025 to strengthen public sector efficiency and integrity, with officials expecting gradual improvements in the country's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking through mandatory service reforms.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Malaysian Armed Forces have formalized closer cooperation to tackle corruption, establishing streamlined information-sharing protocols and joint investigative mechanisms.
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said has indicated that shareholding records belonging to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki will remain confidential, with updates to come from 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 inquiry limited to reviewing relevant documents.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets seized in 2016 from a former Sabah Water Department director as part of the ongoing 'Sabah Watergate' investigation.
The government will make any decision on establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities within the MACC only after completing thorough investigations and following proper legal procedures, according to Malaysian authorities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively seeking Choo Lee Peng to help clarify details surrounding allegations that an agent deliberately misled a principal, as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and military have pledged closer cooperation through intelligence exchange and information sharing to strengthen integrity efforts and protect national interests.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people in Kedah, including two company directors, over an alleged RM20 million financing arrangement for paddy and rice purchases that investigators say never materialised.
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A senior Royal Malaysian Customs Department official has pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting RM15,000 in bribes, marking another high-profile corruption case involving government enforcement personnel in Malaysia.
A customs officer has entered a plea of not guilty to receiving RM15,000 from a suspect in exchange for halting an investigation, highlighting ongoing anti-corruption concerns within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
A Malaysian Customs assistant director appeared in Shah Alam Sessions Court on Thursday to deny allegations of accepting RM15,000 to halt an investigation.
Malaysia's Small and Medium Enterprises Association is pushing financing agencies to release periodic reports on loan recipients, arguing transparency measures are essential to prevent political patronage from distorting MSME funding.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled a decisive break with Malaysia's past, declaring that the culture of large-scale theft and politically-connected enrichment schemes is now defunct under his administration's governance framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated his government's commitment to eliminating corruption and cronyism, declaring that no one—regardless of political affiliation—will receive preferential treatment if implicated in corrupt practices.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says certain political parties are coalescing to remove him from office because his MADANI Government maintains an uncompromising stance against corruption and the misuse of public resources.
HG Power Transmission has received notification that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation with no further action warranted, leading to the revocation of asset seizure orders against the company.
The Foreign Ministry has partnered with the Malaysia Competition Commission to combat bid-rigging and cartels in government procurement, aiming to strengthen transparency and integrity in public spending.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board operates independently from his previous role as MACC chief commissioner.
Malaysia's Federal Court has deferred ruling on the prosecution's final appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's corruption acquittal until July 13, in a case that has gripped the nation's political landscape.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to expand its technological capabilities using artificial intelligence and data analytics to address increasingly sophisticated forms of corruption in the country.
Opposition leader Hamzah is pressing the government to justify its appointment of former MACC chief Azam as adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, questioning the propriety given ongoing investigations.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has challenged the government to justify its decision to appoint former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing controversies surrounding his shareholdings.
The Court of Appeal has postponed proceedings in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption case after her senior counsel sought an emotional adjournment.
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A principal senior assistant commissioner from Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has been selected to attend the prestigious FBI National Academy in the United States, reflecting the country's commitment to enhancing law enforcement expertise.
Former Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu has raised questions about the participation of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki in a National Financial Crime Prevention Centre advisory board gathering.
A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has been selected to attend the 299th session of the FBI National Academy in the United States, reflecting growing international cooperation in anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five new members to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption, strengthening the watchdog's leadership for the coming three-year term.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has presented its experience recovering 1MDB-linked assets at an OECD anti-corruption conference in Paris, positioning the country as a leader in complex asset recovery.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts cannot succeed through any single institution alone, calling for unified action across enforcement agencies, Parliament, and the public.
A Kuantan 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 present his defence at trial next month.
Iraqi security forces executed large-scale raids across Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone early Sunday, detaining multiple MPs and government officials implicated in corruption investigations. The operation signals intensifying pressure on high-level misconduct.
Malaysian authorities have successfully completed forfeiture proceedings on luxury goods including 23 Rolex watches seized from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar @ Kamaruddin, sister-in-law of a former military chief, during a January operation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic subsidiary HGPT and its officers, allowing the tower manufacturer to resume normal banking operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured government forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items seized from the sister-in-law of retired army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court spent two hours reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat institutional graft in Malaysia's public sector.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of allegedly soliciting RM183,500 in bribes. The graft charges reflect mounting pressure on Malaysian authorities to root out corruption in public administration.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is establishing five round-the-clock operation centres across Johor to receive public complaints of graft and misconduct during the upcoming 16th state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish five operations rooms across Johor during the state election campaign period, operating around the clock to handle public complaints about corruption and abuse of power.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has earned international recognition by securing four finalist nominations at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its first entry into the prestigious regional competition honouring excellence in compliance and anti-corruption efforts.