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Deputy Prime Minister Azalina Othman Gray says establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia networks within the MACC will be determined by ongoing investigations and public interest considerations.
Thirty-four MPs have publicly supported establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate claims of 'corporate mafia' involving the MACC and former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, particularly concerning his shareholding controversy.
The MACC has detained a company director on suspicion of offering RM300,000 worth of renovation services to a former Tabung Haji chief operating officer in exchange for securing lucrative renovation contracts with the pilgrim fund.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow facing charges related to asset declaration under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested a former plantation manager in connection with alleged misappropriation of RM8 million in rubber seedling contracts in the Klang Valley region.
The MACC has formally begun investigating the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, deploying eight officers to the fund's headquarters to examine documentation and interview relevant personnel.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has established a dedicated task force to scrutinize findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission inquiry, focusing on possible breaches involving graft, asset misappropriation, and money laundering.
MCA Youth has called on Transport Minister Anthony Loke to publicly clarify how a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract was awarded to a company allegedly owned by Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC chief Azam Baki, citing concerns over transparency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a task force to strengthen monitoring at the country's ports, tackling smuggling, tax evasion, and document falsification.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has pledged that police investigations into high-profile cases remain impartial, regardless of individuals' political standing or former positions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's membership on the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board operates independently of his previous position as MACC chief commissioner, with the appointment valid until 2027.
The MACC is investigating three corruption-related reports filed during Johor's state election campaign, with at least one allegation targeting a candidate. The watchdog has established election operations rooms across five districts.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to mount a defence against 46 graft charges involving RM69,600 in alleged bribes accumulated over four years.
Malaysia has committed to reaching the top 25 in global corruption rankings by 2033, but public scepticism persists over whether the target represents substantive institutional change or seasonal political messaging.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery to the government following their seizure from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former army chief, by the MACC last January.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully forfeited 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery to the government. The items were seized from the sister-in-law of retired General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court devoted two hours to reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring the judiciary's commitment to processing high-volume graft cases in the ongoing anti-corruption push.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has set up five dedicated operation centres across Johor, running continuously during the upcoming state election to receive and investigate public complaints of corrupt practices and official misconduct.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five operational centres throughout Johor to detect vote-buying, cash handouts, and other inducements aimed at swaying voters during the upcoming state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has achieved a significant international milestone by securing four finalist nominations at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, in its first participation in the prestigious regional awards programme honouring compliance excellence.
Two Malaysian political parties, Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia, have established a joint Progressive Bloc focused on fighting corruption, reforming institutions, and promoting an economy centred on public welfare.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has ordered all officers to update their asset declarations within a month as part of a push to reinforce integrity standards across the anti-corruption body itself.
Hungary's parliament is poised to approve anti-corruption measures as new Prime Minister Peter Magyar pushes through wide-ranging reforms designed to unlock billions in frozen EU funds withheld over governance concerns.
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Malaysia's Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry has committed to complete cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the contentious elephant transfer to Japan, pledging not to shield any officials involved.
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Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry has pledged complete cooperation with the anti-corruption commission investigating the transfer of three elephants to Japan, amid allegations of payment irregularities and procedural breaches.
Transparency International Malaysia has called for enhanced disclosure in corruption compound cases, backing the Attorney-General's Chambers' recent statement but warning that current transparency levels remain insufficient to maintain public trust.
China's top anti-corruption bodies have launched an investigation into Zhu Changjie, the former vice-chairman of Xinjiang, for alleged serious violations of Communist Party discipline and national laws.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reframed Malaysia's principal difficulty as stemming from power abuse rather than racial divisions, emphasising the need to address governance issues and institutional accountability.
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court judgment that found MACC and government officials liable for malicious prosecution, clearing the way in a significant institutional accountability dispute.
An NGO leader has alleged that RM50 million was paid to private individuals for facilitating elephant transfers to Japan, with funds reportedly bypassing official government accounts. The claim has prompted calls for an anti-corruption probe.
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The Raja of Perlis has urged citizens to prioritize integrity and reject corruption, framing societal progress around character development, knowledge advancement, and cultural preservation rather than physical infrastructure alone.
MACC's newly appointed chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has completed his first month in office, characterizing the transition as challenging yet constructive as he charts a reform agenda.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has uncovered widespread fraud in the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment programme, implicating 1,638 companies in RM45 million false claims and leading to 97 arrests.
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to driving improvements across the anti-corruption agency in his new role, acknowledging that his transition from the judiciary presents initial challenges.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered a substantial fraud operation involving 1,638 companies falsely claiming benefits under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment support programme, resulting in estimated losses of RM45 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to introduce a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, beginning with a pilot phase at selected institutions to instil anti-corruption values among students.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is introducing a Cadet Corps programme in schools to cultivate integrity and ethical values among students, marking a significant expansion of its youth outreach initiatives.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog will scrutinise administrative and governance gaps in the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment initiative while investigating alleged fraudulent submissions valued at RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with the 5th Youth Film Festival at Universiti Sains Malaysia to reach younger audiences with anti-corruption messaging through film, reflecting a strategic shift toward cultural engagement.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including current and former government officials, over allegations of soliciting and accepting approximately RM2.5 million in bribes to award government contracts.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in a major operation targeting an alleged contract cartel involving public procurement contracts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is 90 per cent complete and expected to open by year-end, consolidating fragmented operations into a single, purpose-built facility on Jalan Sepanggar.
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A senior official of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 charges of corruption and criminal breach of trust involving approximately RM98 million, marking a significant development in the high-profile graft case.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will pilot a cadet corps programme in selected schools, aiming to embed integrity values and anti-corruption awareness among students from an early age.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their partnership to combat corruption and enhance governance standards. Malaysia's corruption perceptions index score improved to 52 in 2025, with the country rising to 54th globally.
Indonesia's Attorney General has arrested two additional suspects in a widening corruption investigation into the nation's free nutritious meals programme, bringing the total number of suspects to five. The probe centres on alleged price manipulation and regulatory breaches.