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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested an NGO's secretary and treasurer on suspicion of laundering RM5 million. The case highlights ongoing concerns about financial oversight within civil society organisations.
Tan Sri Azam Baki, former MACC chief, has rejected claims he played any role in securing a RM178.29 million contract for a company connected to his brother, stating he had no involvement or awareness.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been remanded for seven days while the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations that he solicited a RM500 bribe, marking another chapter in ongoing integrity concerns within law enforcement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a police station chief in Kelantan's capital, Kota Baru, following allegations of soliciting a bribe amounting to almost RM1,000.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened a formal inquiry into how the Employees Provident Fund lost RM200 million through an investment in Indonesia's eFishery, raising questions about due diligence and governance.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has begun investigating substantial financial losses incurred by the country's retirement fund through its investment in an Indonesian aquaculture technology venture.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Mohamad Faizul Kamaruddin, 41, to serve him documents and ensure his attendance at a forfeiture hearing on August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
The Court of Appeal has granted the Malaysian Bar permission to intervene in a lawyer's appeal involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, with the bar president asserting that the regulator plays a vital role in upholding professional standards.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has authorised the Bar Council to intervene in an ongoing appeal involving a lawyer's challenge to notices issued by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, citing the Bar's regulatory responsibilities.
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has lifted freezes on all its bank accounts. The company clarified no personnel have faced charges related to the investigation.
The MACC and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are creating a joint task force to strengthen enforcement and tax collection at Malaysia's key ports, addressing smuggling and document fraud.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted an audience to MACC chief Abdul Halim to receive an update on the anti-corruption commission's recent developments and ongoing investigations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively pursuing two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a significant corruption trial underway at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled a six-point governance framework aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in how maintenance grants are allocated and managed at temples, churches, and other non-Muslim houses of worship across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld findings that a key prosecution witness in Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's trial may have faced improper pressure during the MACC investigation, reinforcing appellate court conclusions.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of its investigation into a corruption syndicate operating within Malaysia's foreign affairs ministry.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts totalling approximately RM1.1 million as part of its investigation into corruption within immigration authorities. The frozen accounts include five corporate entities and nine personal accounts.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 38 individuals, including enforcement officers and civil servants, in a sweeping investigation into immigration-related corruption. Luxury items worth RM2.5 million were confiscated and 14 bank accounts frozen.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, after he failed to appear at multiple court hearings in Ipoh. An arrest warrant was issued in June.
The Social Security Organisation has moved to distance itself from an ongoing fraud probe into the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, with leadership insisting that organisational staff played no role in the alleged misconduct under investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman following multiple unexplained court absences in an ongoing investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is moving forward with recommendations to charge individuals involved in 69 cases of abuse tied to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, while reaffirming that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains active.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has obtained court-ordered remand of 33 people, including enforcement officers and government workers, in connection with an alleged organised scheme exploiting foreign nationals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has remanded 33 people, including several enforcement officers, as part of an investigation into an alleged visa bribery syndicate. The arrests occurred across multiple states.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has begun investigating a US$13 million overseas property acquisition suspected of involving diverted 1MDB funds, marking fresh efforts to recover assets linked to the sprawling financial scandal.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has committed to stationing a certified integrity officer at the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in response to findings from a major fraud investigation involving the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts while investigating allegations that false documents were used to secure approximately RM20 million in financing from a development financial institution.
The MACC has received three corruption-related reports during the 16th Johor state election, including one naming a candidate. Operations rooms have been activated across five districts to monitor election integrity.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reaffirmed that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains ongoing and has never been terminated, despite his continued evasion of authorities.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has determined there is insufficient evidence to implicate former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in a RM53 million bribery allegation tied to an elephant relocation arrangement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is expanding its investigation into high-value property holdings in the United States suspected of being acquired through misappropriated 1MDB funds, with interviews planned for multiple witnesses including a former prime minister's spouse.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating a Johor election candidate on suspicion of engaging in vote-buying activities during the recent state campaign, signalling renewed focus on electoral integrity violations.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have deepened their collaboration to combat corruption more effectively, establishing stronger mechanisms for sharing intelligence and coordinating investigations across both institutions.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million seized during a 2016 investigation into a former Sabah Water Department director, with the funds and assets still awaiting final legal resolution.
Azalina indicates that establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry into claims of organized corruption within the MACC will depend on investigative results and adherence to legal frameworks.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have reinforced their partnership to tackle corruption through enhanced intelligence sharing and governance standards, marking a significant step in safeguarding national integrity.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors, in connection with a scheme involving forged documentation used to fraudulently obtain RM20 million in trade working capital financing for rice operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained three individuals, including two directors from the rice sector, over allegations of submitting forged paperwork to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
A Customs assistant director has pleaded not guilty to bribery charges involving RM15,000 in exchange for closing an investigation, marking a significant integrity case within Malaysia's revenue agency.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has publicly rejected suggestions that an individual appearing in a viral social media post works for the MACC, moving to distance the agency from the controversial content.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has closed its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit 86.8% owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, confirming no further action will be taken against the company or its leadership.
The National Financial Crime Centre has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on its Advisory Board is in his personal capacity and remains separate from his role as MACC chief commissioner.
Malaysia's Attorney General indicates that expanding the Pamela Ling investigation to include potential MACC involvement remains contingent on emerging evidence or fresh prosecutorial direction.
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A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has secured a place at the elite FBI National Academy in the United States, marking another step in enhancing the country's law enforcement training standards.
Former Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu has challenged the appropriateness of Tan Sri Azam Baki, the former MACC chief, participating in advisory meetings at the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre.
A senior MACC official has been selected to represent Malaysia at the 299th FBI National Academy training programme in the United States, reflecting growing international cooperation in law enforcement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has announced five new appointments to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption, signalling renewed commitment to tackling graft.
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A high-ranking enforcement officer within Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has been detained on suspicion of soliciting a RM50,000 bribe, signalling internal accountability measures within MACC.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders against power transmission tower maker Rohas Tecnic's subsidiary HGPT and the personal bank accounts of its current and former officers, allowing the company to resume normal banking operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five operational centres across Johor state to provide continuous monitoring during the upcoming 16th state election, enabling citizens to report suspected graft and misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will operate five dedicated complaint centers across Johor from June 27 to July 11, enabling citizens to report corruption and abuse of power during the state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been named a finalist in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its debut in the international competition. Winners will be announced on July 21.
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.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publicly justify their decisions to settle corruption offences through compounding, especially in cases drawing public attention.
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.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has affirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses statutory authority to exercise discretion in issuing compounds and negotiating settlements in corruption-related matters, framing this as a legitimate enforcement function.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and the government have successfully appealed a High Court judgment that held them responsible for RM900,000 in malicious prosecution damages against a former company director.
The Sultan of Pahang met with the MACC chief commissioner yesterday to discuss the agency's latest anti-corruption developments and efforts to strengthen governance and public confidence in enforcement.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has sided with the MACC in a significant legal ruling, determining that a company director's malicious prosecution claim against the corruption watchdog was wrongly admitted in the lower court.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new chief, Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, has outlined an ambitious reform programme after a demanding opening month, signalling his commitment to strengthening the embattled agency.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its bank accounts, ruling the party could not establish that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission abused its authority.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to strengthening the anti-corruption agency, acknowledging the considerable adjustment required as he transitions from the judiciary to lead the independent watchdog.
The MACC has dismantled a coordinated fraud network that misused personal information to illegally extract approximately RM9 million from a government wage incentive programme, implicating company operators, middlemen, and accounting professionals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a cadet corps programme in schools, beginning with a pilot phase at select institutions before scaling up nationwide.
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.
The MACC is scrutinising administrative and governance failures within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme while investigating suspected fraud totalling RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is collaborating with Universiti Sains Malaysia on the 5th Youth Film Festival in Penang, using cinema as a platform to instil anti-corruption values among Malaysia's younger generation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 individuals, including a director of a northern government agency and five company owners, as part of a major corruption probe involving RM2.5 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 individuals, including two agency leaders, over allegations of demanding and receiving approximately RM2.5 million in bribes connected to government contract awards.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a pilot anti-corruption cadet corps in selected schools to cultivate integrity and ethical values among students from an early age.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is set to prosecute an individual at Shah Alam Sessions Court on 158 charges stemming from the alleged misappropriation of public funds in Op Sutra.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their collaboration to advance anti-corruption efforts and governance standards. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index score improved to 52, moving up three places globally.