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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has questioned ten senior officials from the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) and Finance Ministry regarding KWAP's RM200 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology firm eFishery.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the secretary and treasurer of an NGO over allegations they orchestrated the laundering of RM5 million through the organisation's accounts.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Permodalan Nasional Berhad have formalised a strengthened partnership aimed at elevating governance standards and transparency in the stewardship of Malaysia's substantial investment portfolio.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a Kelantan police station chief as part of a bribery investigation. The case reportedly involves approximately RM1,000 in alleged improper payments.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is searching for a 41-year-old man to serve legal documents and ensure his attendance at a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has authorised the Bar Council to intervene in a lawyer's appeal challenging MACC investigation notices, recognising the professional body's stake in protecting solicitor-client privilege.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has restored access to all frozen bank accounts of fashion retailer Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries following an investigation. No charges have been filed against the company or its leadership.
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.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has received a comprehensive briefing from MACC Chief Commissioner Abdul Halim on the commission's current operations, developments, and strategic direction.
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.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman in audience at Istana Negara, underlining the monarchy's engagement with the nation's anti-corruption framework.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has put forward six governance improvements aimed at strengthening oversight and control mechanisms for maintenance grants distributed to temples and churches across Malaysia.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has placed a freeze on 14 bank accounts containing approximately RM1.1 million as part of an investigation into immigration-linked corruption involving multiple individuals and companies.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by anti-corruption authorities on suspicion of links to a foreign-based syndicate. The action follows their arrest as investigators examine the scope of the alleged criminal network.
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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.
The Social Security Organisation has distanced itself from an alleged fraud scheme targeting employment incentives, stating none of its officers participated in the misconduct currently being probed by anti-corruption authorities.
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.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to recommend criminal charges against individuals involved in 69 cases of abuse within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, while maintaining that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho has never been shelved.
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.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation into overseas properties valued at RM59 million with alleged connections to the 1MDB scandal, examining possible corruption, money laundering, and asset recovery.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen RM3.4 million in corporate bank accounts as it investigates claims that false documents were submitted to obtain approximately RM20 million in financing from a development financial institution.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a formal investigation into an election candidate who allegedly engaged in vote-buying practices during the Johor state election campaign.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly challenged the current Law Minister's refusal to reveal shareholding details of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, raising transparency concerns in Parliament.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have strengthened their intelligence-sharing framework to combat corruption more effectively within defence and security operations across the country.
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.
The decision to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia within the MACC will rely on investigation findings, legal procedures, and broader public interest, according to statements from Malaysian authorities.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body is actively seeking former official Choo Lee Peng to help clarify matters linked to an investigation into whether an agent deliberately misled a principal. The development signals widening scrutiny into potential misconduct within government circles.
The MACC and Malaysian Armed Forces have renewed their commitment to combating corruption through enhanced intelligence sharing and information exchange, with officials pledging closer institutional cooperation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has clarified that a man depicted in a viral social media post is not affiliated with the agency, distancing itself from the circulating content.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit 86.8% owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, finding no breaches of anti-money laundering laws. The clearance resolves regulatory concerns surrounding the engineering firm.
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.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers are not being investigated in connection with the disappearance of businesswoman Pamela Ling.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is expanding its technological arsenal, integrating AI and advanced data analytics to counter evolving corruption tactics that have grown more complex and harder to detect.
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A principal senior assistant commissioner from Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has been selected to attend the FBI National Academy in the United States, reinforcing bilateral law enforcement cooperation.
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.
A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has earned a place at the FBI's 299th National Academy session in the United States, reflecting growing international cooperation on anti-corruption efforts and institutional strengthening.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five individuals to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption for the 2026-2029 period, reinforcing its institutional capacity.
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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.
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.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery seized from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar @ Kamaruddin, sister-in-law of a former military commander, to the government following a MACC investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders on bank accounts belonging to Rohas Tecnic and its subsidiary HGPT, as well as accounts held by current and former company officers, clearing the way for normal business resumption.
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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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operational units across Johor operating around the clock during the 16th state election to receive public complaints about corruption and misuse of authority.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will deploy five operations rooms across Johor to detect and prevent voters being offered illicit enticements during the upcoming state election, intensifying anti-corruption enforcement in the crucial southern state.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operations rooms across Johor to receive complaints about corruption and misconduct during the state election, operating round-the-clock from June 27 to July 11.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been shortlisted in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its debut in the international recognition programme honouring excellence in governance and integrity across the region.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has given its officers a one-month deadline to refresh their asset declarations, signalling a determined effort to reinforce integrity standards throughout the agency's ranks.
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry has pledged complete cooperation with the anti-corruption commission investigating the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Japan, vowing transparency in wildlife management.
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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.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publish explanations for their decisions to compound corruption-related offences, citing the need for public accountability in high-profile cases.
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.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and the government have successfully appealed a High Court judgment that held them liable for malicious prosecution, clearing the way for potential immunity from similar claims.
The Sultan of Pahang met with the MACC chief commissioner yesterday to discuss the commission's anti-corruption strategies, governance improvements, and efforts to strengthen public confidence in Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
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.
Newly appointed MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has outlined his vision for institutional strengthening, reflecting on an intense opening month marked by both operational hurdles and moments of progress.
Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its bank accounts has been rejected by the High Court, which found the party could not prove the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission had overstepped its authority.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has pledged to drive improvements at the anti-corruption agency, acknowledging the steep adjustment from his previous role as a High Court judge.
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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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a cadet corps initiative targeting schools nationwide, aiming to instil integrity values and combat corruption among the younger generation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is leveraging the creative power of cinema to embed integrity values in young Malaysians, collaborating with Universiti Sains Malaysia on the 5th Youth Film Festival in Penang.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including a government agency director, in connection with alleged contract-fixing arrangements. The arrests mark a significant enforcement action against procurement corruption.
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.
The MACC's new purpose-built headquarters in Sabah is 90 per cent complete and expected to open by year-end, bringing together three separate offices under one roof to strengthen institutional independence.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 individuals, including current and former directors of a government agency, in connection with a RM2.5 million bribery scheme allegedly linked to contract awards.
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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.
The MACC will prosecute an individual at Shah Alam Sessions Court tomorrow on 158 charges stemming from alleged public fund misappropriation under Op Sutra.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Transparency International to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and improve governance standards both domestically and internationally.