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Three Selayang Municipal Council Employees Charged Over Licence Bribes

Three Selayang Municipal Council staff members have been charged in Shah Alam Sessions Court with accepting RM3,550 in bribes to expedite licence and permit approvals.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Former MACC Chief Denies Involvement in RM178 Million Contract to Brother's Company

Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a company connected to his brother, claiming he has no knowledge of the arrangement.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Philippine Senate Set to Rule on VP Duterte's Financial Records

The Philippine Senate impeachment court is scheduled to vote on a prosecution request to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records, a pivotal moment in her ongoing trial on charges including unexplained wealth accumulation.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Bung's widow cleared in RM2.8mil graft case after 7-year legal battle

A Sessions court has acquitted the widow of former Sabah deputy chief minister Bung Moktar Radin in a RM2.8 million graft case, ending a seven-year legal battle. The court found the defence raised reasonable doubt in the prosecution's case.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Kelantan Police Chief Held in Seven-Day Remand Over Alleged RM500 Bribery Investigation

A Kelantan police station chief has been remanded for seven days as the MACC investigates allegations he received a RM500 bribe, raising fresh concerns about corruption within law enforcement.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

South Korean authorities raid election watchdog investigating former chief's alleged embezzlement

South Korean police and prosecutors raided the National Election Commission, investigating allegations that former chief Roh Tae-ak embezzled funds and misrepresented official travel that included his spouse.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Kelantan Police Chief Detained Over Alleged RM500 UNHCR Bribe

A police station chief in Kelantan faces arrest on allegations of accepting a RM500 bribe from a UNHCR card holder, highlighting persistent corruption concerns within Malaysia's law enforcement.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Zizie Izette Acquitted in RM2.8 Million Felcra Corruption Case

Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted by the Sessions Court of abetting her late husband Bung Moktar Radin in obtaining RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's controversial RM150 million unit trust investment.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Datin Seri Zizie Izette's RM2.8 Million Corruption Verdict Due Tomorrow

The Sessions Court will deliver its verdict tomorrow on three abetment charges against Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad related to a RM2.8 million corruption case. The decision marks a conclusion to proceedings that have drawn attention to accountability in public administration.

By Rajesh Kumar · 19 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

United States Returns Over USD1.37 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Assets to Malaysia

Malaysia has recovered more than USD1.37 billion in assets linked to 1MDB fund misappropriation from the United States, according to Law Minister Azalina Othman Said, though considerable sums remain frozen in foreign jurisdictions.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Najib Razak to Undergo Vascular Procedure, Wife Rosmah Confirms

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will undergo a scheduled medical procedure to remove plaque near a blood vessel, according to an announcement by his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. The procedure represents a routine vascular intervention.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Bangladesh Seizes $6.2 Billion in Assets Linked to Ousted PM Hasina

Bangladesh has confiscated assets worth $6.2 billion (760 billion taka) connected to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and ten associated business entities, marking a significant escalation in post-transition accountability measures.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

34 MPs Support Royal Commission Inquiry into MACC Leadership and Corporate Mafia Allegations

Thirty-four MPs have thrown their weight behind calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine allegations of corporate mafia involvement within the MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholding dispute.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Nepal court convicts two ex-ministers in refugee document forgery scheme

Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted two former government ministers and 14 others for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving forged refugee documents. The scandal highlights corruption vulnerabilities in resettlement programmes affecting thousands of displaced persons.

By Aisyah Razak · 15 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Pedro Sánchez's Brother Barred from Public Office for Nine Years Over Job Placement Scandal

A Spanish court has convicted the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of orchestrating a public-sector position and barred him from holding office for nine years, intensifying scrutiny of the ruling socialist government.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Former Government Officer Held Over RM300,000 Aid Fraud Scheme Using False Identities

Kuala Lumpur MACC has remanded a former civil servant for four days on suspicion of exploiting 11 individuals' identities to fraudulently claim RM300,000 in government aid payments.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Hunts Two Bangladeshi Witnesses in High-Profile Corruption Case

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for two Bangladeshi nationals needed as prosecution witnesses in an ongoing corruption trial proceeding at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Jakarta's Biggest Scandal: Billions in Gold and Cash Seized from Top Justice Official

Indonesian police discovered 74kg of gold bars and millions in multi-currency cash during raids on properties linked to Febrie Adriansyah, a deputy attorney general who resigned following the operation. The haul valued at US$26.3 million has triggered questions about Indonesia's anti-corruption mechanisms.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

South Korean Former County Chief Found Dead During Corruption Investigation

A former chief of Cheongdo county in South Korea has been found dead while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and breaking into a nursing home director's residence.

By Aisyah Razak · 13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Syed Saddiq Hosts Media, Backers to Breakfast Spread Outside Federal Court

Muar member of parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman treated media personnel and supporters to nasi lemak and lempeng outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya following the Federal Court's ruling on his corruption-related charges.

By Rajesh Kumar · 13 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Turkey Detains 36 in Major Corruption Inquiry Targeting Opposition-Run District

Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 36 suspects, including the mayor of an opposition-controlled Ankara district, in a wide-ranging investigation into alleged bribery and tender-rigging schemes.

By Rajesh Kumar · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Turkish Authorities Detain Opposition-Backed Mayor in Sprawling Corruption Inquiry

Turkish authorities have arrested 36 individuals, including an Ankara district mayor from an opposition-controlled municipality, in an investigation targeting alleged bribery and rigged public tenders across the capital region.

By Rajesh Kumar · 11 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Freezes 14 Bank Accounts and Seizes RM1.4 Million in Foreign Affairs Corruption Inquiry

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, signalling renewed enforcement efforts.

By Aisyah Razak · 11 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Kim Jong Un Purges Senior Military Official for Corruption, Condemns Graft as 'Political Crime'

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has expelled a senior military official from the ruling party for alleged bribery, condemning corruption as a 'political crime' in a significant display of internal discipline.

By Rajesh Kumar · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

DAP Questions MCA's Position on Najib Pardon as Umno Pressure Mounts

A DAP representative is pressing the MCA to publicly clarify whether it backs growing calls from Umno leaders to grant a full pardon to former Prime Minister Najib Razak.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Indonesia's Security Agencies at Odds as Police Raids Ensnare Senior Prosecutor

Indonesian police raids targeting corruption have seized tens of millions in assets, including from Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah's residence, triggering concerns about tensions between security agencies and potential threats to civilian governance.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

MACC seizes RM2.5 million in luxury goods as immigration corruption probe expands

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has seized RM2.5 million in luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts in a sweeping investigation into immigration corruption involving enforcement officers, civil servants and foreign nationals.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Singapore man facing 100+ charges in S$50m investment fraud case after earlier bribery conviction

A 47-year-old Singapore man convicted of bribery in June now faces more than 100 additional charges related to fraudulent investment schemes involving S$50.62 million, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anti-Corruption Commission Pursues Ex-Immigration Officer Over Court Absences

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, following his repeated absence from scheduled court hearings.

By Aisyah Razak · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Detains 33 Officials in Major Crackdown on Foreign National Syndicate

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders for 33 individuals, comprising law enforcement personnel and government employees, suspected of participating in an organized criminal network operating schemes centred on foreign nationals.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Visa Bribery Ring Busted: 33 Arrested Including Immigration Enforcement Staff

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 33 people, including immigration enforcement officers, in connection with a visa bribery syndicate operating since 2021 across multiple states.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Maintains Active Investigation into Fugitive Jho Low

The MACC has clarified that its investigation into fugitive businessman Jho Low remains ongoing and has never been terminated, despite his continued absence from Malaysia.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Investigates Three Corruption Reports from Johor Election, One Naming a Candidate

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received three corruption complaints related to the Johor state election, including allegations involving a candidate. MACC says it will take firm action regardless of party affiliation.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC and MCMC Join Forces to Combat Harmful Online Content and Strengthen Crisis Response

Malaysia's anti-corruption and communications regulators are expanding their partnership to jointly tackle harmful online content and improve coordinated crisis management responses.

By Rajesh Kumar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

RM114 million from 'Sabah Watergate' case remains held by MACC

Nearly a decade after investigators seized RM114 million during the 'Sabah Watergate' probe into a former state water department director, the substantial sum remains locked in MACC custody with no resolution in sight.

By Rajesh Kumar · 8 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Senior Customs Official Denies Taking RM15,000 Bribe in Shah Alam Court

A Royal Malaysian Customs Department assistant director has pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving RM15,000 in Shah Alam court, marking another corruption allegation within Malaysia's customs enforcement hierarchy.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Customs Official Denies Bribery Over RM15,000 Payment

A Customs assistant director pleaded not guilty in Shah Alam today to accusations of receiving RM15,000 in a bribery scheme linked to closing an investigation from last month.

By Rajesh Kumar · 6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar Pledges End to 'Culture of Plunder' as He Pushes Clean Politics Agenda in Johor

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to Malaysia's entrenched 'culture of plunder', telling a Johor crowd that clean politics and transparent governance must become the nation's new foundation.

By Aisyah Razak · 6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Claims Coalition Against His Government Driven by Anti-Corruption Stance in Johor Campaign

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed political rivals' alliance to his administration's hardline approach against corruption, while campaigning for Pakatan Harapan in Johor.

By Aisyah Razak · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka Arrests Ex-Navy Chief Over Rajapaksa Recruitment Scandal

Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda over allegations he facilitated the improper military recruitment and overseas training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.

By Aisyah Razak · 4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Won't Reconsider Jho Low Stance if US Grants Pardon, Says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia will maintain its legal position against fugitive businessman Jho Low regardless of whether the United States grants him a presidential pardon.

By Rajesh Kumar · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

NFCC Clarifies That Azam Baki's Advisory Role Is Personal, Not Tied to MACC Position

The National Financial Crime Centre has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's Advisory Board membership is personal and independent of his role as MACC chief commissioner, remaining valid irrespective of any changes to his official position.

By Rajesh Kumar · 3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Lawmakers Push for Transparent Investigation into Ex-MACC Chief Azam Baki's Share Holdings

Multiple members of parliament are urging authorities to conduct and publicly disclose investigations into the shareholdings of Tan Sri Azam Baki, the former head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

By Rajesh Kumar · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Jordan Bardella Under Fire Over Alleged Fake EU Assistant Position

A French corruption watchdog has initiated an investigation into allegations that far-right politician Jordan Bardella held a fake administrative post in the European Parliament, a claim his party categorically rejects.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Senior Enforcement Officer Arrested in RM50,000 Bribery Investigation

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a senior enforcement officer over allegations involving a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect has been remanded in custody for three days beginning today.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Combating Corruption Demands Multi-Sector Partnership, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that anti-corruption efforts cannot succeed through a single institution, calling instead for coordinated action across government, law enforcement, Parliament, and the private and civil sectors.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Ex-Education Minister and Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem Makarim Jailed 10 Years on Corruption Charges

An Indonesian court has convicted Nadiem Makarim, a former education minister and co-founder of Southeast Asia's ride-hailing giant Gojek, of corruption. He has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years for Pandemic School Laptop Scandal

Indonesia's Jakarta Corruption Court has sentenced Nadiem Makarim, founder of ride-hailing unicorn Gojek and former education minister, to a decade in prison for his role in a contentious school laptop procurement programme during the pandemic.

By Aisyah Razak · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Former Temerloh Police Chief Ordered to Mount Defence in RM69,600 Graft Trial

A Kuantan court has ruled that former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff has a case to answer on 46 graft charges involving RM69,600 in bribes between 2019 and 2023. His defence hearing is set for August.

By Aisyah Razak · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Former Singapore Mosque Executive Jailed 14 Months for Corruption Over S$223,000 Contracts

Abdul Rahim Mawasi, former executive chairman of two Singapore mosques, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for corrupt conduct involving S$223,000 in construction contracts. His associate received six months.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea's Former First Lady Kim Keon Hee Jailed for Seven Years Over Bribery Scandal

A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years imprisonment for accepting bribes worth approximately 300 million won, including luxury jewellery and watches, in exchange for securing government positions and business favours.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Eight arrested over theft allegations at India's Ram Mandir temple

Indian authorities have arrested eight people, including temple employees, over allegations of theft and misappropriation of donations at the Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh. The scandal involves handling of cash and valuables donated by devotees.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Federal Court Upholds Conviction: Isa Samad Remains Incarcerated in Corruption Case

The Federal Court has rejected a final appeal by former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad to overturn his conviction in a high-profile corruption case worth RM3.09 million, forcing him to serve his prison sentence.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Federal Court Closes Door on Isa Samad's Bid to Overturn RM3 Million Graft Conviction

The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad's final legal challenge against his RM3 million graft conviction, marking the end of his appeals process and solidifying the court's earlier rulings.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Isa Samad Faces Federal Court Decision on Corruption Conviction Review

Former Johor chief minister Isa Samad awaits a Federal Court decision on his application to review the reinstatement of his six-year jail sentence and RM15.45 million fine for corruption charges.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Ipoh court takes two hours to read 146 corruption charges against ex-government engineer

An Ipoh Sessions Court devoted approximately two hours to reading 146 graft charges against a retired government engineer, marking a substantial corruption case handled by Malaysia's judicial system.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former Kerian Land Office Engineer Faces 146 Bribery Charges Worth RM183,500

A former assistant engineer at Kerian's District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of bribery involving RM183,500. The case underscores ongoing government anticorruption efforts.

By Aisyah Razak · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Ex-Ikram Officer Faces Second Charge Over RM18 Million Laundering Scheme

A former Ikram officer has been charged with money laundering involving RM18 million, allegedly using the funds to acquire high-end vehicles through shell company accounts.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son over alleged drug kingpin bribe scheme

Sri Lankan anti-graft authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly negotiating a substantial bribe to secure the release of a high-profile drug trafficking suspect extradited from Madagascar in 2023.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Lim Guan Eng and wife fail to dismiss RM11.6 million hostel corruption charges as trial advances

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife have lost their legal challenge to dismiss corruption charges involving RM11.6 million linked to a foreign workers' hostel project. The trial will now proceed to the next phase.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Spanish PM Dismisses Corruption Charges as Senior Aide Faces Prison Time

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected allegations of widespread corruption within his Socialist party after a former top aide was imprisoned in a scandal threatening his government's stability.

By Rajesh Kumar · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Guan Eng, Wife and Phang to Hear Verdict on RM11.6 Million Hostel Corruption Case

DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will discover their fate tomorrow in a corruption probe involving an RM11.6 million foreign workers' accommodation project.

By Aisyah Razak · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

High Court Defers Ex-Youth Ministry Official's Corruption Appeal as Defence Seeks More Time

The High Court has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, granting the defence additional time to prepare its case.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Former Sports Ministry Officer's Appeal Hearing Postponed Until September as Judge Issues Stern Warning

The High Court has rescheduled Otman Arshad's appeal hearing to September. The former Youth and Sports Ministry officer is fighting his conviction on 32 abuse of power charges and 64 money laundering offences.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Spain's Former Transport Minister Sentenced to 24 Years in Landmark Corruption Verdict

Spain's Supreme Court has handed down a 24-year prison sentence to former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos for corruption stemming from pandemic-era mask contracts, marking the first verdict in a sprawling scandal affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Transparency International Calls for Greater Openness in Corruption Settlement Cases

Transparency International Malaysia has cautiously endorsed the Attorney-General's explanation of how corruption compounds function, yet insists that enhanced public disclosure remains essential for maintaining confidence in Malaysia's anti-corruption mechanisms.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Investigates RM53 Million Allegation in Taiping Zoo Elephant Transfer to Japan

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened a corruption inquiry into the relocation of three elephants—Dara, Amoi, and Kelat—from Taiping Zoo to a Japanese facility, with allegations involving RM53 million in potential financial impropriety.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

RM45 Million Perkeso Dana Kerjaya Fraud Signals Deep Institutional Trust Crisis

An investigation by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has uncovered a widespread fraud involving 1,638 companies falsely claiming incentives under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, costing the government RM45 million and raising serious questions about institutional oversight.

By Aisyah Razak · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Attorney-General's Chambers Defends Corruption Compound Framework Against 'Free Pass' Criticism

Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has clarified that charge withdrawals and corruption compound settlements operate within strict statutory frameworks and oversight, rejecting characterisations of the mechanisms as automatic leniency.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Compounds and Settlements in Graft Cases Fall Within MACC's Legal Authority, Says Chief Justice

Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses lawful discretion to deploy compounds and settlement arrangements when handling corruption matters, reinforcing the agency's enforcement toolkit.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Wins Appeal in Malicious Probe Case Against Company Director

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency secured a significant legal victory when the Court of Appeal overturned a lower court decision that had allowed a company director to pursue allegations of malicious investigation.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MSC Chief Pleads Not Guilty to RM1.45mil Bribery Charges Over Squash Centre Contract

The CEO of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has entered a not guilty plea to seven bribery charges involving RM1.45mil in alleged inducements for awarding a tender to upgrade the National Squash Centre.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Over 1,600 Companies Implicated in RM45 Million False Claims Scheme Under Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has uncovered a massive fraud scheme spanning 1,638 companies that allegedly made false claims totalling RM45 million under the government's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

High Court to hear MACC challenge against Daim's widow managing RM5.6b offshore assets

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency seeks court intervention to block the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from controlling RM5.6 billion in offshore assets, with the High Court scheduling arguments for August 13.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PSM Chief Executive Faces RM1.45 Million Graft Charge Over Bukit Jalil Squash Centre Contract

The chief executive officer of Malaysia's national sports facility operator has been charged with receiving RM1.45 million in alleged bribes connected to the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre tender, raising fresh questions about procurement integrity in sports infrastructure.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Stadium Corporation CEO Denies Bribery Charges Totalling Over RM1 Million

The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million linked to a National Squash Centre tender contract.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Court finds Najib failed to question 1MDB billions flowing into personal accounts

A Malaysian court has found that Datuk Seri Najib Razak unreasonably failed to question or investigate the transfer of billions of ringgit connected to 1MDB funds into his personal bank accounts, with the judge dismissing the sums as far from trivial.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Arrests 13 In Crackdown On RM2.5 Million Government Procurement Scam

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including serving and former government directors, over allegations of soliciting RM2.5 million in bribes to award contracts to cartel-linked companies.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Government Agency Director Arrested in RM2.5 Million Corruption Probe

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director and five company owners, in connection with a RM2.5 million graft investigation centred on a northern state agency.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

1MDB ranks among world's most brazen kleptocratic thefts, High Court rules

Malaysia's High Court has placed the 1MDB scandal among the world's most egregious cases of state-level theft, describing the scale of financial misappropriation as exceeding historical kleptocratic episodes.

By Aisyah Razak · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

1MDB theft 'surpassed Attila the Hun', says judge in landmark 809-page ruling on Najib case

A High Court judge has issued a comprehensive 809-page judgement in the Datuk Seri Najib Razak 1MDB trial, characterizing the scale of the alleged theft as exceeding even historical conquests in its brazenness and scope.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Ikram Official Denies 158 Corruption Charges Totalling RM98 Million

An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98 million. The case marks a significant development in anti-corruption efforts targeting prominent civil society organisations.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Najib Failed to Demonstrate Remorse for 1MDB Role, Court Finds in Landmark Judgment

A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak exhibited no genuine remorse for his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, instead redirecting blame elsewhere. The finding carries significant implications for sentencing considerations.

By Aisyah Razak · 16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

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