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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change and protection of corrupt practices as the main barriers to Malaysia's reform efforts, rather than lack of technology or expertise.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president on suspicion of misappropriating RM2 million earmarked for a cultural hall development initiative.
The MACC has initiated a formal investigation into Tabung Haji's governance and operations, deploying specialist officers to examine documents and evidence arising from the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report into the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
The MACC has launched a formal investigation into Tabung Haji following the Royal Commission of Inquiry report, deploying an investigative team to the organisation's headquarters to examine potential governance and corruption issues.
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Pakatan Harapan's communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called on Negeri Sembilan voters to prioritise governance and integrity when selecting their representatives, citing findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji.
South Korean authorities raided the National Election Commission on Monday as part of a widening investigation into alleged embezzlement by its former chief Roh Tae-ak and suspected misappropriation of commission resources involving hundreds of employees.
Malaysia's maritime sector has welcomed a new task force led by the MACC and Royal Malaysian Customs Department to strengthen enforcement and prevent revenue losses at strategic ports nationwide.
Malaysia's Minister of Law and Institutional Reform Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has pledged that ongoing investigations into alleged 'corporate mafia' activities will proceed with full independence and transparency, while remaining open to establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry if warranted.
Cropmate Bhd has secured the release of all bank accounts frozen by Malaysia's anti-corruption authority in an anti-money laundering investigation. The fertiliser manufacturer confirmed no personnel face charges.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has released all frozen bank accounts belonging to fashion retailer Padini Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries. The company faces no charges or forfeiture proceedings.
Thirty-four lawmakers have committed to backing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine claims of a 'corporate mafia' linked to the MACC and former chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholding matter.
Malaysia's anti-corruption and customs agencies are establishing a joint task force to bolster enforcement and tax collection operations at the country's major ports, addressing growing concerns over smuggling and document fraud.
President Prabowo Subianto's signature anti-corruption campaign faces scrutiny as the investigation into former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah exposes institutional tensions and legal questions about how Indonesia's law-enforcement agencies investigate their own.
Indonesian police raided multiple Jakarta locations, discovering $26.3 million in gold bars and cash linked to former deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah. The scandal has ignited debate about anti-corruption mechanisms and investigative procedures.
China's President Xi Jinping has replaced the military's top anti-corruption official as part of an unprecedented purge of the armed forces that has removed dozens of senior officers since mid-2023.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts as it investigates claims that false documents were submitted to obtain approximately RM20 million in development financing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a probe into a candidate involved in the Johor state election following allegations of corrupt practices during the campaign period.
The MACC has launched a comprehensive investigation into alleged fraud within PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment programme, opening 81 cases against 143 companies and detaining 98 individuals over claims worth approximately RM9 million.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that combating corruption requires coordinated action from government agencies, Parliament, the private sector, and civil society, not isolated institutional efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed mounting political pressure to his administration's uncompromising anti-corruption stance, saying rival parties are joining forces to oppose him because they fear strict governance and oversight.
The MACC is investigating three corruption allegations connected to Johor's state election this weekend, including one case naming a specific candidate. Operations rooms have been activated across five districts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board is independent of his previous position as MACC chief commissioner and remains valid until 2027.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained three individuals, including two company directors in the rice sector, suspected of submitting fraudulent paperwork to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital loans.
Malaysia has set an ambitious goal to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations by 2033, but public scepticism persists. The target signals either transformative intent or familiar political posturing.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has secured forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items seized from the sister-in-law of a former military leader, marking a significant asset recovery in an ongoing graft probe.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has activated five dedicated operation centres across Johor to monitor and investigate corruption allegations during the 16th state election, operating continuously throughout the campaign period.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five operations rooms throughout Johor to monitor illicit campaign practices ahead of upcoming state elections, aiming to prevent vote-buying and other misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured four finalist nominations at the International Compliance Association's prestigious regional awards, marking its debut in the programme. Winners will be announced on July 21.
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The high court has rejected an attempt by former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife to dismiss corruption charges linked to a RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel project. The trial will now proceed.
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DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will proceed to trial over allegations connected to a RM11.6 million Penang development project, marking a significant development in an ongoing corruption investigation.
The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to dismiss charges against DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon over allegations involving an RM11.6 million project, clearing the way for trial proceedings.
Youth-focused Muda party has joined forces with Parti Sosialis Malaysia to establish the Progressive Bloc, a political coalition centred on institutional overhaul, tackling graft, and building an inclusive economy.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has given all personnel 30 days to update their asset declarations as part of a broader internal integrity initiative aimed at strengthening governance standards across the agency.
Hungary's parliament is set to approve anti-corruption measures under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar, aiming to unlock billions in frozen European Union funds that have been withheld over governance concerns.
Transparency International Malaysia has welcomed the Attorney-General's Chambers' explanation of corruption compound settlements but insists that heightened public disclosure remains crucial for maintaining faith in the country's integrity mechanisms.
A Madrid court has handed Jose Luis Abalos, former transport minister and close adviser to Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, a 24-year prison sentence for corruption charges. The ruling marks a significant moment in Spain's fight against high-level graft.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered a significant fraud scheme involving 1,638 companies making false claims under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with losses totalling RM45 million.
Malaysia's Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has confirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses legitimate legal discretion to impose compounds and negotiate settlements in corruption investigations.
The Sultan of Pahang met with the MACC chief commissioner at Shahzan House in Ampang to discuss the commission's anti-corruption strategies and governance initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional integrity.
The Court of Appeal has sided with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in a legal dispute with company director Nik Suhaimi Ahmad Ghazali, finding the lower court misapplied legal principles in permitting a malicious probe allegation.
GIIB Holdings has reinstated founder Tai Boon Wee as non-executive chairman following his clearance by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, marking a significant development for the investment holding company.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has outlined his vision for institutional reform following a demanding first month in charge, pledging to strengthen the agency's capabilities and operational effectiveness.
A statutory body's chief executive officer faces seven corruption charges in the Sessions Court for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes totalling more than RM1 million related to sports facility projects.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is introducing a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, beginning with a staged pilot in selected institutions to cultivate integrity and anti-corruption awareness among young people.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying a cadet corps programme across schools nationwide to foster integrity, ethical decision-making, and anti-corruption awareness among students from an early age.
A former Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia committee member has faced 158 charges of abusing his position for personal gain, exposing vulnerabilities in NGO oversight and raising urgent questions about how civil society organisations manage public resources.
Sabah's new MACC headquarters on Jalan Sepanggar has reached 90 per cent completion and should be ready by December. The facility will bring together scattered staff from three offices, bolstering the agency's independence and operational efficiency.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has initiated a comprehensive review of administrative and supervisory deficiencies within Daya Kerjaya 2.0, a federal job creation scheme, as investigators pursue allegations of fraudulent claims totalling RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is leveraging cinema and creative storytelling to embed anti-corruption values in Malaysia's youth through its involvement in the 5th Youth Film Festival at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will roll out a pilot scheme to set up cadet corps units in schools nationwide, aiming to build a culture of integrity among students and cultivate lifelong resistance to corrupt practices.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have reinforced their partnership to combat corruption and improve governance standards, with Malaysia targeting a top-25 position in global corruption perception rankings by 2030.