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NRES Pledges Full Cooperation With MACC Over Elephant Transfer Inquiry

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.

By Syed Naguib · 23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Investigates Zoo Taiping Elephant Transfer to Japan

Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into the transfer of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to a zoo in Osaka, Japan, raising questions about governance and proper procedures.

By Syed Naguib · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read