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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained the president of a Sabah-based non-governmental organization on suspicion of misappropriating approximately RM2 million in funds.
Anti-corruption authorities in Sabah have arrested the head of a local non-governmental organisation in connection with the alleged misappropriation of RM2 million designated for a cultural hall construction initiative.
Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a company with ties to his brother, stating he lacks knowledge of the transaction.
A Kelantan police station chief has been remanded for a week as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations that he solicited a RM500 bribe from a member of the public.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has authorised the Bar Council to intervene in a lawyer's appeal against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission notices, recognising the professional body's regulatory stake in solicitor-client privilege matters.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated a formal investigation into the Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Pengajar (KWAP) Teachers' Provident Fund's RM163.4 million investment in aquaculture technology company eFishery, with authorities pledging transparent and impartial proceedings.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Mohamad Faizul Kamaruddin, 41, to serve him legal documents and ensure his attendance at a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has lifted restrictions on all previously frozen bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries, ending a freeze imposed in late April.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries. No arrests or charges have been made against company personnel following the probe.
Thirty-four members of parliament have publicly backed calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of a 'corporate mafia' involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its former chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively seeking two Bangladeshi nationals whose testimony is critical to a prosecution case currently before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has demanded government clarification on why former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was appointed as National Financial Crime Prevention Centre adviser, citing his previous involvement in corporate disputes.
The Federal Court has upheld a Court of Appeal decision finding evidence that a key prosecution witness in former Bersatu deputy president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's trial may have been subjected to improper pressure by the MACC.
The Social Security Organisation has distanced itself and its personnel from an ongoing fraud investigation into the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog.
A senior officer from Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has been selected to attend the 299th FBI National Academy training programme, marking continued institutional cooperation in strengthening anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Choo Lee Peng to aid its investigation into allegations of an agent deceiving a principal. The case involves potential breaches of trust and fiduciary duties.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 individuals, including 10 enforcement officers, in connection with an alleged visa bribery syndicate. The arrests signal a crackdown on corruption within government agencies.
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Malaysia's anti-graft agency has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving foreign affairs ministry officials and a suspected criminal syndicate.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 38 individuals—including immigration enforcement officers and civil servants—in a sweeping operation targeting immigration-related graft. Authorities seized RM2.5 million in luxury goods and froze 14 bank accounts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who has failed to appear at multiple court hearings in Perak. An arrest warrant was issued in June.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will pursue charges in 69 cases involving misuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, while confirming its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains ongoing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured court orders to remand 33 people, including enforcement officers and government workers, suspected of involvement in a coordinated network exploiting foreign nationals through various illegal schemes.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has affirmed that its probe into fugitive businessman Jho Low remains operational and has never been formally concluded, signalling ongoing efforts to pursue the controversial figure.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has remanded 33 suspects, including government enforcement officers, in connection with an organised visa bribery operation spanning multiple states.
The MACC has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals in a major crackdown on alleged fraud within PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses of RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal investigation into overseas properties valued at RM59 million following fresh allegations of connections to the controversial 1MDB scandal.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a formal investigation into a candidate who contested in the Johor state election, following serious allegations of corrupt practices during the campaign period.
Nearly a decade after its seizure, RM114 million in cash and assets from a 2016 anti-corruption operation targeting a former Sabah Water Department director remains frozen with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, raising questions about asset disposition timelines.
Any Royal Commission of Inquiry into claims of corporate mafia activity within Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission will depend on investigation findings and adherence to proper legal procedures, according to Minister Azalina.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million financing fraud involving paddy and rice purchases in Kedah that reportedly never materialised.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people, including two company directors in the rice and padi sector, accused of submitting fraudulent paperwork to secure RM20 million in trade financing.
The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre has reaffirmed that former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki holds a valid seat on its Advisory Board until September 2027, following opposition scrutiny of his appointment.
Malaysia's Attorney-General indicates that expanding the investigation into missing activist Pamela Ling—potentially to include scrutiny of the anti-corruption agency—remains contingent on investigators uncovering fresh evidence or receiving new instructions from prosecutors.
Multiple members of parliament are pressing for full public disclosure of findings from investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, demanding greater transparency.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a senior enforcement officer on suspicion of accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect is being held for three days beginning immediately.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts held by Rohas Tecnic and its subsidiary HGPT, permitting the companies to resume normal banking operations and business activities following legal reversals.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully forfeited 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery to the government following seizures linked to the sister-in-law of a retired military commander.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operation rooms across Johor to combat corruption during the 16th state election, enabling round-the-clock reporting of alleged misconduct by the public.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five operations rooms throughout Johor to receive public complaints about corruption and misconduct during the state election, running from nomination day on June 27 through polling day on July 11.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been named a finalist in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its inaugural participation in the prestigious international recognition programme for compliance and anti-corruption professionals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has given its own personnel 30 days to update asset declarations in a bid to reinforce institutional integrity and demonstrate commitment to transparency standards.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has launched a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the relocation of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, examining potential irregularities in the transfer process.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to disclose why they resolve certain corruption cases through compounding rather than prosecution, citing concerns over transparency in high-profile settlements.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has identified nearly 1,640 companies suspected of fraudulent claims under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment programme, revealing a coordinated scheme that has cost the nation RM45 million in misappropriated public funds.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that corruption enforcement agencies like the MACC possess independent legal authority to issue compounds and negotiate settlements in graft-related cases, reinforcing their prosecutorial discretion.
Malaysia's highest corruption agency and the government have successfully appealed a High Court decision that found them liable for malicious prosecution against a former company director, overturning a RM900,000 judgment.
The Sultan of Pahang met with MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman to discuss the commission's anti-corruption efforts and initiatives to strengthen governance and public confidence.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a significant legal victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's ruling that had allowed a company director to pursue a malicious prosecution claim.
Newly appointed MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has reflected on his opening month in office, characterizing it as both demanding and constructive whilst committing to wide-ranging institutional improvements.
Malaysia's High Court has dismissed Bersatu's attempt to overturn a freeze on its CIMB and AmBank accounts, finding the party could not demonstrate that the MACC overstepped its authority in implementing the measure.
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Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman, newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner, has committed to strengthening the anti-corruption agency while acknowledging the steep learning curve inherent in his leadership transition.
Malaysia's new MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has vowed to strengthen the anti-corruption agency despite the steep learning curve presented by his shift from the judiciary to law enforcement leadership.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is introducing an anti-corruption cadet corps in schools, beginning with a pilot phase at selected institutions before nationwide rollout.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying a new cadet corps initiative across schools to instil anti-corruption values and integrity awareness in younger generations, expanding institutional efforts to combat graft at grassroots level.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an examination of structural and procedural deficiencies within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive initiative, amid an ongoing probe into alleged fraudulent claims worth RM9 million.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has detained 13 individuals, including current and former government agency directors, suspected of soliciting RM2.5 million in bribes to award contracts to cartel-linked companies.
Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have arrested 13 individuals, including a former director of a northern government agency and five company owners, in connection with a RM2.5 million graft investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 individuals, including a sitting director and his predecessor from a government agency, suspected of involvement in a RM2.5 million corruption scheme tied to contract procurement.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is piloting an anti-corruption cadet corps programme in selected schools, aiming to cultivate integrity and ethical values among young Malaysians before corrupt attitudes become entrenched.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will present 158 charges against an individual at Shah Alam Sessions Court, stemming from the extensive Operation Sutra investigation into public fund misappropriation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have pledged to expand their collaboration on anti-corruption initiatives, with Malaysia aiming to crack the top 25 most transparent nations by 2030.