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Transparency International Malaysia has endorsed the Attorney-General's Chambers' explanation on using compounds in corruption cases, yet argues that significantly enhanced transparency is essential to preserve public trust in Malaysia's anti-corruption mechanisms.
Parliament resumes with a pivotal constitutional amendment to split the attorney-general and public prosecutor positions. The move promises significant changes to Malaysia's judicial independence and prosecutorial framework.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and compound settlements in corruption cases, emphasising these mechanisms operate under strict statutory controls and multiple oversight layers rather than offering automatic immunity.
Indonesia's Attorney General's Office has arrested two additional suspects in connection with corruption allegations tied to the government's free nutritious meals initiative, expanding an inquiry that has already netted three former national nutrition officials.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has welcomed the Attorney-General's decision to close a criminal intimidation investigation against him, marking the end of the probe.
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The Attorney General's Chambers has decided against taking further action on a complaint filed by Albert Tei against former MACC chief Azam Baki, determining that allegations could not be substantiated for legal proceedings.
The Attorney-General's Chambers has decided to take no further action on a police investigation concerning an alleged intimidation complaint filed against former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysia's Attorney-General has told the court that the Prime Minister's appointment of Terrirudin to the Judicial Appointments Commission meets all legal obligations under the governing legislation.
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Malaysia's Attorney-General is moving to appeal a court ruling that allowed the Bar Council to proceed with its legal challenge against the discontinuance of Najib Razak Zahid's prosecution.
Police have concluded their investigations into two matters related to the former MACC chief and referred the case papers to the Attorney-General's Chambers for further action.
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Bukit Aman has forwarded two investigation papers concerning former MACC chief Azam Baki to the Attorney General's Chambers for further action and legal review.
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar has petitioned the Federal Court to reverse an earlier ruling that permitted the Malaysian Bar to contest the decision not to charge former Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi.
The Democratic Action Party has committed to backing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, which seeks to split the roles of Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, marking a key institutional reform.
The investigation paper into the Durian Tunggal shooting, where three suspected robbers were fatally shot by police in November, has been returned by the Attorney-General's Chambers for the fourth time.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers is considering whether to pursue formal legal assistance from Taiwan and the United Kingdom to help MACC gather evidence in a RM1.1 billion investigation.
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Authorities have forwarded investigation documents concerning Na'imah Khalid, widow of former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, to the Attorney General's Chambers for assessment. The subject and her sons are currently outside Malaysia.
Umno president Zahid Hamidi has filed legal questions with the Federal Court seeking permission to halt the Bar Council's challenge to the Attorney-General's discontinuance of prosecution against him.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to appeal after a court rejected its bid to freeze RM544 million in assets linked to Naimah and eight others. The matter has been escalated to the Attorney General's Chambers.
The Attorney-General's Chambers has opposed the Malaysian Bar's attempt to seek judicial review of a 'no further action' decision in a case involving former Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi. The High Court will rule on June 30.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing international cooperation with the Attorney General's Chambers to advance its RM1.1 billion investment probe, which implicates individuals across Taiwan and the United Kingdom.