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PKR Deputy President Amirudin Shari has firmly rejected suggestions that Nurul Izzah's departure from party leadership stemmed from dissatisfaction with anti-corruption efforts, calling the assertion fundamentally inaccurate.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator told court that Lim Guan Eng consulted Penang state officials about the legality of a tunnel project, with the state legal adviser acting on executive council instructions.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pressing senior government officials to strengthen protections for whistleblowers, viewing enhanced safeguards as critical to improving the nation's international corruption perception ratings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pressing government ministry leaders to implement robust safeguards for whistleblowers, positioning the measure as critical to achieving higher international rankings in transparency indices.
The MADANI coalition has called for transparent and unhindered investigations into the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji management, emphasising that any wrongdoing must be determined through proper legal proceedings.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will appear in court tomorrow to face corruption charges, marking a significant moment in Malaysia's ongoing anti-graft enforcement efforts against senior political figures.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has extended questioning of a former chief financial officer for a third consecutive day regarding a RM370 million share transaction at Tabung Haji that drew scrutiny from the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
The MACC has subjected a former chief financial officer to a third day of questioning regarding an alleged RM370 million misuse of authority in a plantation company share acquisition by a statutory body.
Ex-Tabung Haji chief Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has rejected Bersatu's call for him to confirm MACC contact over the pilgrim fund's RCI report, stating his name does not feature in the document.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled six governance enhancements aimed at tightening controls over Malaysia's subsidised cooking oil programme and preventing costly leakages from the system.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pressing forward with its investigation into an alleged abuse of power surrounding a RM370 million share purchase by a Tabung Haji-linked company, with the former chief financial officer returning for a second day of questioning.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a five-day remand order for three suspects as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of RM450,000 in penalty payments collected by a government agency.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is bolstering its technical arsenal to tackle emerging threats from artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and doctored evidence in graft cases.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has arrested the former chief executive and chief financial officer of a state-linked enterprise over a RM370 million plantation equity acquisition, signalling intensified scrutiny of GLC governance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is prosecuting 13 company owners connected to misconduct discovered within the government's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, signalling fresh progress in anti-corruption enforcement.
A senior fire department superintendent has been charged with accepting bribes totalling RM11,500 from business owners seeking fire safety licensing support letters, in a case highlighting corruption vulnerabilities in Malaysia's regulatory oversight.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has bolstered its Technology Forensic Division's capabilities through advanced international training in detecting manipulated images, videos, and AI-generated deepfakes to strengthen court evidence integrity.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Kelantan has obtained a seven-day remand order for a construction company project manager suspected of soliciting roughly RM38,000 in bribes from a contractor.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested a former plantation manager accused of misappropriating approximately RM8 million in rubber seedling supply contracts in the Klang Valley, signalling increased scrutiny of procurement fraud in Malaysia's agricultural sector.
Malaysia Corruption Watch has called for investigations into a pilot's drug arrest in Indonesia to examine security weaknesses at KLIA instead of focusing solely on which agency failed.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional Immigration Department officers as its investigation expands into allegations that the MyIMMs system was breached to issue fraudulent Temporary Employment Visit Passes.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator has rejected allegations that his probe into a RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel and roads project was conducted unfairly, responding to defence claims in the trial of former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
An anti-graft organisation has called for a prohibition on political appointments to sacred pilgrimage fund boards, citing the Tabung Haji RCI findings that link political patronage to institutional collapse.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dispatched eight officers to Tabung Haji's Kuala Lumpur headquarters to conduct a comprehensive review of the fund's financial and administrative documentation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has opened investigations into four separate allegations of illicit cash handouts during the Negeri Sembilan state election, underscoring persistent concerns about money politics in Malaysia's electoral landscape.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal investigation into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Tabung Haji, deploying investigators to the organization's headquarters in Putrajaya.
The MACC has constituted a dedicated investigation unit to scrutinise the Tabung Haji RCI report for potential breaches of anti-corruption and money laundering laws, signalling a formal enforcement phase following the inquiry's public release.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's leadership has reaffirmed its resolve to pursue investigations impartially, dismissing concerns that public perception or political pressure could compromise the agency's mandate.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will spearhead an ASEAN-wide training course on recovering criminal assets, leveraging lessons from the 1MDB scandal to help regional partners combat corruption and cross-border financial crime.
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Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has appealed to Negeri Sembilan voters to elect leaders committed to fighting corruption and serving the public interest, citing Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun's track record ahead of Saturday's state election.
The Royal Commission of Inquiry on Tabung Haji has pressed authorities to act decisively on four police reports filed between 2018 and 2019, alleging mismanagement, financial misconduct, and breaches of governance standards spanning the 2014-2020 period.
Authorities have remanded 12 people, including immigration staff and a police officer, suspected of operating a hacking syndicate that fraudulently issued temporary work passes through compromised systems.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief commissioner has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to professional standards and transparency, asserting its resolve to maintain ethical practices regardless of external criticism.
Melaka has rolled out more than 200 initiatives to reinforce integrity and good governance, earning recognition as the second best-performing state in the MACC's Public Service Corruption Level Study.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has broadened its investigation into KWAP investments beyond domestic borders, enlisting international legal mechanisms to gather evidence from Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will convene regional counterparts for the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting to coordinate cross-border anti-graft efforts, reflecting growing consensus that corruption requires multilateral response.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN Parties Against Corruption Secretariat Meeting in Melaka from July 28 to 30, bringing together anti-corruption agencies and international partners to address regional corruption challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to elect political leaders capable of uniting the nation rather than stoking division along ethnic lines, speaking at a youth engagement programme in Petaling Jaya.
The president of a Sabah-based indigenous advocacy group has entered a not guilty plea to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges concerning misuse of RM2 million allocated for a Rungus cultural hall development.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a formal investigation into how Retirement Fund Inc lost RM200 million through an investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, marking a significant probe into pension fund governance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Immigration Department personnel to demonstrate unwavering integrity and reject corruption, emphasizing compassion and professionalism in service delivery.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke faces mounting pressure to explain how a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract was awarded to a company allegedly owned by Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Azam Baki, amid concerns over procurement transparency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Permodalan Nasional Berhad have expanded their partnership to strengthen governance standards and transparency in managing Malaysia's substantial investment portfolio.
Authorities in Kelantan have remanded a police station chief for seven days as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of a RM500 bribe, marking another chapter in ongoing integrity concerns within the force.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, despite preliminary findings suggesting no impropriety.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad faces a pivotal court ruling tomorrow as the Sessions Court prepares to announce its decision on three charges related to a RM2.8 million corruption allegation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change and defence of corrupt practices as the primary obstacles to Malaysia's reform efforts, rather than technological or expertise shortcomings.
Fertiliser firm Cropmate Bhd announced the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unfrozen all its bank accounts after an anti-money laundering investigation, with no staff facing charges.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission and customs department are launching a special task force to enhance enforcement and tax collection at major ports, a move welcomed by maritime industry players seeking greater transparency and regulatory clarity.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released all frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries following a corruption investigation. No charges have been filed against the fashion retailer.
Fashion retailer Padini Holdings announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unfrozen all bank accounts previously frozen during its corruption investigation, allowing the company to resume normal financial operations.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 reform measures following a dismal 0.08% score in the 2025 Local Authority Star Rating System's corruption assessment, addressing procedural weaknesses identified by anti-corruption authorities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a coordinated task force to combat smuggling, tax evasion, and corruption at the country's ports.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has assured Parliament that the police force conducts high-profile investigations with professionalism and transparency, extending no special protection to individuals of any rank or political alignment.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has received a comprehensive briefing from MACC Chief Tan Sri Azam Baki on the commission's ongoing operations and recent institutional developments.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim received MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara, underlining the Crown's engagement with the nation's anti-corruption apparatus.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has put forward governance proposals targeting non-Muslim worship sites, prompted by investigations uncovering maintenance projects that failed despite public funding allocations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled six governance measures aimed at tightening the administration and distribution of maintenance grants for temples and churches throughout Malaysia.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has taken decisive action against a suspected syndicate operating within the foreign affairs ministry, freezing multiple bank accounts and impounding significant assets worth RM1.4 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has moved against suspected immigration graft by freezing 14 bank accounts belonging to multiple individuals and firms, securing approximately RM1.1 million in assets pending investigation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has opened investigations into overseas properties valued at RM59 million with alleged ties to the 1MDB scandal, examining potential corruption and money laundering.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog says it has uncovered no evidence implicating former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in allegations surrounding a purported RM53 million bribe related to moving three elephants to Japan.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have formalized expanded intelligence-sharing arrangements to strengthen their coordinated anti-corruption efforts, signalling a more integrated approach to tackling graft within military ranks and procurement.
Malaysia has introduced the ILTIZAM Act to reform its public service through mandatory efficiency improvements, digital transformation, and greater transparency. Officials expect these structural changes to gradually elevate the nation's anti-corruption standing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets seized in 2016 during an investigation into a former Sabah Water Department director, raising questions about the pace of corruption cases.
The government will determine whether to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia operations within the MACC contingent on investigation findings and adherence to legal protocols.
The MACC has arrested three individuals, including two company directors operating in the rice sector, over an alleged RM20 million trade financing scam involving fraudulent documentation.
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests three people, including two company directors, over a RM20 million financing scheme for paddy and rice purchases that investigators say never materialised.
A Malaysian Customs assistant director has pleaded not guilty to allegations of accepting RM15,000 to halt an investigation, with the case now proceeding to trial in Shah Alam Sessions Court.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a forceful warning that Malaysia's era of systemic corruption must end, telling supporters in Johor that clean politics and ethical governance are non-negotiable foundations for national progress.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to Malaysia's entrenched system of political patronage and crony capitalism, signalling the Madani Government's determination to establish transparent governance and root out institutional corruption.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the formation of opposition alliances to his government's tough anti-corruption measures, speaking at a Pakatan Harapan campaign event in Batu Pahat, Johor.
Malaysia's Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives has committed to removing political gatekeeping from business financing decisions, pledging merit-based approval regardless of applicants' political affiliation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has accused certain political parties of coordinating efforts to remove him from office because his MADANI Government maintains an uncompromising stance against corruption and the misuse of public office for personal gain.
China's military has promoted two officers to general rank in a move that signals potential restructuring of top leadership. The promotions follow an extended anti-corruption campaign that has removed several senior commanders.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into Rohas Tecnic's 86.8%-owned subsidiary HG Power Transmission, confirming no further action will be taken against the company or its leadership.
HG Power Transmission says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation with no charges to be pursued. The company announced the development through a stock exchange filing, signalling the end of a probe that had triggered asset seizures.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has partnered with the Malaysia Competition Commission to combat bid-rigging and corruption in government procurement, strengthening transparency and competitive integrity in public spending.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the NFCC Advisory Board is independent of his previous role as MACC chief, with his tenure extending until 2027.
Malaysia's opposition leader has demanded the government clarify why former MACC chief Azam Baki was appointed as an adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, particularly given his ongoing legal scrutiny.