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Sabah NGO Chief Detained in RM2 Million Misappropriation Case

The president of a Sabah-based non-profit organisation has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of misappropriating RM2 million in public funds designated for building a cultural facility.

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MACC Must Probe eFishery Deal Despite No Wrongdoing Signals, Anwar Says

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that preliminary scrutiny of the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery reveals no apparent impropriety, though he maintains the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission must conduct a formal investigation.

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King Receives MACC Chief at Palace Audience

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara, underscoring the monarchy's backing for the nation's anti-graft agenda.

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MACC Confines Elephant Transfer Probe to Document Review

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an inquiry into the Taiping Municipal Council's decision to transfer three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan, with the investigation currently limited to reviewing relevant documentation.

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KUSKOP Pledges Crackdown on Political Patronage in Fund Approvals

Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has declared zero tolerance for political patronage in fund applications, pledging that entrepreneurs need only meet eligibility criteria—not party connections—to access government financing.

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PM Anwar: Opposition Unites Against My Anti-Corruption Drive

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has claimed that opposition parties are joining forces to undermine his government because of its firm stance against corruption and misuse of public office. He made the remarks while campaigning in Johor ahead of state elections.

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MACC Embraces AI and Data Analytics to Combat Modern Corruption

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is accelerating its investment in artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to tackle evolving corruption tactics that traditional enforcement methods struggle to address effectively.

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MACC Officers Must Update Asset Declarations Within 30 Days

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has mandated that all personnel update their asset declarations within 30 days, tightening internal governance standards and reinforcing the agency's commitment to institutional accountability.

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Former Xinjiang Vice-Chairman Under Investigation for Party Violations

Zhu Changjie, 69, who previously served as vice-chairman of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and headed its public security department, faces investigation by China's top anti-corruption authorities for alleged serious violations of Communist Party discipline and national law.

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RM45 Million Dana Kerjaya Fraud Exposes Systemic Governance Gaps

An investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed that 1,638 companies fraudulently claimed incentives under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, resulting in RM45 million in losses and raising serious questions about oversight mechanisms.

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Sabah's New Anti-Corruption Hub Set to Open by Year-end

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is nearing completion at 90 per cent, with full opening expected by December. The facility will unite three dispersed offices under one roof, strengthening the agency's operational capacity.

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