NGO Leaders Held in RM5 Million Money Laundering Investigation
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained the secretary and treasurer of a non-governmental organisation suspected of laundering RM5 million through the group's operations.
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Twelve arrested in major immigration system hacking syndicate involving officials
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured remand orders for twelve individuals, including Immigration Department staff and a police officer, suspected of operating an illegal pass-issuing ring through compromised government systems.
MACC Launches Focused Review of Tabung Haji RCI Findings
The MACC has formed a dedicated team to scrutinise the Tabung Haji RCI report released this week, examining potential corruption, misappropriation and money laundering offences under multiple statutes.
Police Chief Held on Bribery Allegations Involving UNHCR Card Holder
A police station chief in Kota Baru has been remanded for seven days after being arrested on suspicion of accepting a RM500 bribe from a UNHCR card holder, marking the latest in a series of corruption cases involving law enforcement.
Cropmate's Frozen Bank Accounts Released Following MACC Investigation
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.
34 MPs Back Royal Commission Probe into Alleged MACC 'Corporate Mafia'
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.
MACC Freezes RM3.4 Million in Accounts Linked to RM20 Million False Documents Investigation
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.
MACC Searches for Megat Khairul Anuar in Corruption Case as He Misses Court Dates
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a 40-year-old man charged under the MACC Act, who has repeatedly failed to appear for scheduled court hearings at Ipoh High Court.
RCI into alleged MACC corporate mafia will hinge on investigation outcomes and public welfare, says Azalina
Malaysia's government will decide whether to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into claims of organised misconduct within the MACC based on investigative findings and broader public welfare concerns.
MACC Arrests Three in RM20 Million Rice Financing Scam Investigation
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors in the rice sector, over allegations of submitting false documents to fraudulently obtain RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
MACC Launches Inquiry Into RM59 Million Overseas Property Portfolio Allegedly Linked to 1MDB
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into a portfolio of overseas properties valued at RM59 million allegedly connected to 1MDB, focusing on potential corruption and money laundering.
MACC Investigating Three Corruption Reports From Johor Election, One Naming A Candidate
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.
Azam Baki's NFCC Role Independent of MACC Position, Says PM Anwar
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.
Former Temerloh Police Chief Ordered to Defend Against 46 Corruption Charges
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ruled that former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff must defend himself against 46 corruption charges involving RM69,600 in alleged bribes accepted between 2019 and 2023.
MACC lifts freezes on Rohas Tecnic unit's bank accounts after revocation orders
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic's HGPT subsidiary and its officers, permitting the power transmission tower maker to resume full banking operations.
23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery pieces forfeited in graft probe linked to ex-army chief's family
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.
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Ipoh court spends two hours reading 146 graft charges against former government engineer
An Ipoh Sessions Court spent two hours yesterday reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, marking a significant step in Malaysia's ongoing anti-graft enforcement efforts.
MACC Opens Round-the-Clock Anti-Corruption Command Centres Ahead of Johor State Election
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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MACC to Deploy Five Control Rooms Across Johor to Monitor Election Misconduct
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.
MACC Opens Five Command Centres Across Johor for Election Complaints
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operations rooms across Johor to handle corruption complaints during the state election, running 24 hours daily from June 27 to July 11.
MACC Earns International Recognition With Four Finalist Nominations at ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026
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.
MACC Directs Staff to Refresh Asset Declarations in Integrity Push
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.
Transparency Demanded on How Anti-Corruption Officials Handle High-Profile Cases
A Malaysian anti-corruption watchdog is pressing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publicly disclose their reasoning behind decisions to resolve high-profile corruption cases through compound settlements rather than prosecution.
MACC's Authority to Issue Compounds in Graft Cases Affirmed by Chief Justice
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.
Pahang Sultan Receives MACC Chief for Governance Briefing
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.
MACC and government overturn High Court ruling on RM900,000 malicious prosecution case
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court decision that would have held the MACC and government liable for RM900,000 in malicious prosecution damages against a former company director.
Court of Appeal Upholds MACC's Position in Director's Malicious Probe Case
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.
NGO Alleges RM50 Million Diverted in Elephant Transfer Deal to Japan
A Malaysian NGO leader and lawyer has alleged that RM50 million was paid to individuals in connection with transferring elephants to Japan, claiming funds bypassed government accounts and calling for anti-corruption investigation.
New MACC Chief Outlines Reform Agenda After Tumultuous First Month at the Helm
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.
Bersatu's Legal Challenge to Frozen Bank Accounts Rejected by High Court
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its CIMB and AmBank accounts, ruling the party failed to prove the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission abused its powers.
Graft watchdog probes over 1,600 companies in massive Daya Kerjaya employment scheme fraud
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has cast its net across more than 1,600 companies in an expanding investigation into the Daya Kerjaya employment scheme, signalling the scale of potential fraud that could reshape how such programmes are monitored.
1,638 Companies Under Investigation for RM45 Million in False Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Claims
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating 1,638 companies linked to approximately RM45 million in fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 hiring incentive programme, with 63 investigation papers opened and 97 arrests made so far.
New MACC Chief Abdul Halim Vows to Drive Reforms Despite Steep Learning Curve
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to advancing the anti-corruption agency despite facing an adjustment period, having transitioned from the judiciary to lead the organisation.
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High Court to hear MACC bid blocking Daim's widow from controlling RM5.6 billion offshore assets
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will present arguments in August for preventing the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from controlling over RM5 billion in offshore assets held abroad.
MACC to Launch Cadet Corps Programme in Malaysian Schools
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.
MACC Launches Cadet Corps Initiative to Instil Anti-Corruption Values in Schools
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.
Sabah's New Anti-Corruption HQ Set to Open by Year-End
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.
MACC Harnesses Film to Champion Anti-Corruption Values Among Young Malaysians
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.
MACC Arrests 13 In RM2.5 Million Government Procurement Graft Scheme
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority has arrested 13 people, including current and former government officials, suspected of soliciting bribes totalling RM2.5 million to award contracts to connected companies.
MACC Detains 13 in Major Bribery Inquiry Including Senior Government Officials
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 suspects, including serving and former directors of a government agency, in connection with a RM2.5 million bribery scandal centred on lucrative contract allocations.
MACC and Transparency International Deepen Anti-Corruption Partnership
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.