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Malaysia's anti-corruption authority has terminated its investigation into Xavier, determining that available evidence does not meet the threshold for criminal prosecution following a comprehensive legal assessment.
Officials say discussions continue on forming a joint MACC-Customs anti-smuggling task force, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen enforcement against illicit trade and corruption in Malaysian ports.
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.
The MACC has continued questioning a former chief financial officer of a statutory body-linked company for over six hours at its Putrajaya headquarters as part of its investigation into the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Vietnam is tightening oversight of its durian export certification system following a widening corruption probe. The crackdown threatens to disrupt the country's lucrative trade as officials investigate bribery and fraudulent licensing practices.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission as part of a widening investigation into suspected embezzlement by its former leader and allegations that staff members misused public funds for overseas travel to resort areas.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take a zero-tolerance stance toward any corruption or fraud in the Retirement Fund's investment in eFishery, an aquaculture technology company, as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into substantial losses incurred by the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) following its investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery.
China's Communist Party has formally charged former Politburo member Ma Xingrui with severe corruption, alleging his family engaged in widespread illegal profiteering from his political influence across multiple senior positions.
Indonesia's anti-corruption push faces scrutiny as the investigation into former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah—accused of money laundering—reveals institutional tensions and procedural concerns among the country's overlapping law-enforcement agencies.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman following his repeated failure to attend court proceedings.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi in a probe into fund transfers linked to three elephants, finding no suspicious financial activity or wrongdoing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating three corruption reports filed during Johor's state election, with one allegation directly implicating an election candidate, as authorities ramp up oversight.