The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
The president of Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah has entered a not guilty plea to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges involving alleged misappropriation of RM2 million in cultural development funds.
Three Selayang Municipal Council employees have been charged in Shah Alam Sessions Court with accepting RM3,550 in bribes linked to business licence and temporary permit applications.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a non-governmental organisation's secretary and treasurer on suspicion of laundering RM5 million in illicit funds.
Tan Sri Azam Baki, the former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief, has rejected claims of involvement in a RM178.29 million contract secured by a firm connected to his brother.
A Sessions Court has acquitted the widow of a prominent Malaysian politician in a RM2.8 million corruption case, ruling that the defence had raised reasonable doubt against the prosecution's evidence.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Permodalan Nasional Berhad have deepened their strategic partnership to strengthen governance and transparency in managing Malaysia's national investments.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a Kelantan police station chief for seven days to investigate allegations of bribery involving RM500, marking another corruption case within state law enforcement.
South Korean authorities have launched raids on the National Election Commission investigating former chief Roh Tae-ak for suspected embezzlement and improper use of agency funds for overseas trips.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad appeared at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to hear the court's decision in a significant corruption abetment case involving RM2.8 million, marking a pivotal moment in her legal proceedings.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of three charges of abetting her late husband Bung Moktar in obtaining RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's RM150 million unit trust investment.
Former actress Zizie Izette approaches a critical juncture in her seven-year legal battle, facing charges of abetting her late husband Bung Moktar Radin in a RM2.8 million corruption case.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad will receive the court's verdict tomorrow on three charges related to abetting in a RM2.8 million corruption case at the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets connected to the 1MDB scandal to Malaysia, according to government figures. Substantial additional funds remain frozen across multiple countries.
Malaysia's law minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has indicated the government may establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into 'corporate mafia' activities, contingent on the outcomes of ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption within public institutions.
PM Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change and defence of entrenched corruption as the primary obstacles to Malaysia's reform agenda, rather than technological or expertise shortcomings.
Bangladesh has confiscated assets valued at 760 billion taka (approximately $6.2 billion) connected to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her relatives, and ten associated business conglomerates, authorities announced Wednesday.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has reaffirmed that police conduct high-profile investigations impartially, without protecting individuals based on their political connections or status. The statement addresses ongoing probes into sensitive cases.
Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted two former ministers and 14 others in a document forgery scheme involving fake Bhutanese refugee resettlement to the United States. The verdicts reflect the new government's anti-corruption focus.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's brother has been convicted and barred from public office for nine years after a court found he secured a government job tailored specifically for his appointment.
A former government employee is in MACC custody over allegations of exploiting eleven individuals' identities to unlawfully obtain RM300,000 in state aid. The four-day remand marks another high-profile case in the anti-corruption drive.
Indonesian authorities raided multiple Jakarta locations including luxury homes and businesses, seizing $26.3 million in gold bars and foreign currency. Deputy Attorney General Febrie Adriansyah resigned following the operation.
A former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county was discovered dead on a mountain Monday while under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal funds and other misconduct during his tenure.
Actress and singer Bella Astillah has sought public prayers ahead of the Federal Court's ruling on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq's acquittal on corruption charges.
Multiple Immigration Department officers detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission over suspected links to a foreign smuggling syndicate have been suspended from duty pending the outcome of the inquiry.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who faces charges under the MACC Act 2009 and has repeatedly missed court appearances in Perak.
A Singapore man jailed in June for S$58,000 in bribes faces more than 100 additional charges related to a massive fraudulent investment scheme worth over S$50 million involving his two companies.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman after he failed to attend multiple court proceedings.
A witness testified in the High Court that businessman TC Lian directed staff to draft correspondence to former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin requesting government contracts through the Jana Wibawa programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 people, including law enforcement and government staff, for alleged involvement in a criminal network centred on offences targeting foreign nationals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended 33 individuals—24 men and nine women—in connection with an alleged visa bribery racket spanning multiple states since 2021.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will recommend charges in 69 investigation papers involving alleged abuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 government incentive programme, signalling escalation of enforcement efforts.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has opened an investigation into a Johor state election candidate accused of attempting to buy votes during the recent campaign. The probe marks fresh scrutiny of electoral integrity in the state.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reaffirmed that its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho continues actively and has never been terminated, countering any suggestions the case was abandoned.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is broadening its investigation into a luxury American property allegedly acquired using funds from the 1MDB scandal, with plans to question several individuals including a former prime minister's spouse.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets seized in 2016 from a major corruption probe involving a former Sabah Water Department director, with the funds remaining in limbo as legal proceedings progress.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is attempting to locate Choo Lee Peng to assist in an ongoing investigation into potential violations of the country's corruption laws involving alleged deception by an agent toward a principal.
A customs officer has entered a claims trial plea to charges of accepting RM15,000 from a suspect to terminate an investigation, highlighting ongoing concerns about corruption within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
A Customs assistant director has denied allegations of bribery after being accused of accepting RM15,000 to shut down an investigation in Shah Alam.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has publicly rejected suggestions that a man featured in a viral social media post works for the agency, amid growing misinformation about MACC personnel.
Indonesia's former education minister Nadiem Makarim and the Attorney General's Office have both challenged a corruption court verdict over a Chromebook procurement scheme, with Nadiem sentenced to 10 years imprisonment and ordered to pay billions in restitution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will maintain its steadfast stance against fugitive businessman Jho Low even if granted a US pardon, underscoring the government's continued commitment to accountability in the 1MDB scandal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underlined that Malaysia must prioritise strengthening governance and tackling corruption at home before making meaningful contributions to global affairs.
The Court of Appeal has postponed proceedings in Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project case after her senior lawyer made an emotional appeal for adjournment.
Malaysia has presented its experience recovering 1MDB-linked assets at an OECD anti-corruption meeting in Paris, showcasing the country's progress in tackling financial crimes on the international stage.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that tackling corruption requires coordinated action from enforcement bodies, government, private sector, and society. He appointed new members to two oversight committees tasked with strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms.
The Federal Court has postponed its decision on whether to reinstate corruption convictions against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, with the ruling now expected on July 13. The delay comes as prosecutors seek to overturn an earlier acquittal.
The Federal Court is delivering its verdict on the prosecution's appeal seeking to reinstate the seven-year jail sentence, two strokes of caning, and RM10 million fine imposed on Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman for corruption-related offences.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman stands at the end of a protracted six-year legal journey as Malaysia's Federal Court prepares to announce its final judgment on corruption allegations, bringing closure to one of the country's most high-profile political cases.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ruled that former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff must enter his defence on 46 counts of bribery totalling RM69,600, after the court found sufficient evidence.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a sweeping anti-corruption operation. The arrests underscore the nation's persistent struggle with graft that undermines institutional credibility.
A former executive chairman of two Singapore mosques has been sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment for corruption involving construction contracts valued at S$223,000. The scheme involved providing insider pricing advice to secure unfair business advantages.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting bribes worth approximately 300 million won, including luxury jewellery and designer goods, in exchange for securing government positions and business advantages.
The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's bid for review, upholding his conviction in a RM3.09 million corruption case involving the Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites acquisition in Kuching.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured government forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items seized from the sister-in-law of retired General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, signalling stepped-up enforcement actions.
The Federal Court is set to deliver its judgment on Datuk Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's application for review of his corruption conviction, including a six-year jail sentence and RM15.45 million fine.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court devoted two hours to reading out 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring the scale of alleged misconduct under investigation by Malaysian authorities.
A former assistant engineer at the Kerian District and Land Office in Perak has been charged with 146 bribery-related offences involving approximately RM183,500, marking a significant case against alleged corruption within local government administration.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly soliciting a substantial bribe to secure the release of an extradited drug trafficking suspect.
Competing rallies across Indonesia reflect deepening divisions over President Prabowo Subianto's free nutritious meal initiative, with students questioning its massive budget and corruption allegations while workers and farmers defend the programme's economic benefits.
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The High Court has postponed the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September while considering a defence application in the ongoing case.
The High Court has deferred the appeal hearing of former Youth and Sports Ministry senior officer Otman Arshad to September. Arshad faces 32 abuse of power charges and 64 money laundering allegations.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has opened an investigation into alleged financial irregularities worth RM53 million connected to the relocation of three elephants—Dara, Amoi, and Kelat—from Taiping Zoo to a Japanese sanctuary.
Malaysian courts will hear a significant corruption case review involving former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad alongside money laundering proceedings against retired army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized that institutional abuse of power, not racial tensions, poses the greatest threat to Malaysia's stability and progress.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended the lawfulness of charge withdrawals and compound settlements in corruption cases, emphasising that multi-layered scrutiny prevents them from becoming automatic lenient treatments.
The MACC has uncovered systematic fraud involving 1,638 companies submitting false claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment programme, resulting in estimated losses of RM45 million to government coffers.
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The chief executive of Malaysia's Stadium Authority faces graft allegations linked to the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre tender, with authorities claiming misuse of public procurement processes worth RM1.45 million.
The chief executive officer of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has denied seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million connected to a National Squash Centre upgrade contract award.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has entered a not guilty plea to seven bribery charges involving RM1.45 million in alleged inducements connected to a National Squash Centre upgrade contract.
A statutory body's chief executive faces seven graft charges today at Sessions Court for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes exceeding RM1 million connected to sports facility projects.
A former committee member of Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has entered trial on 158 charges involving abuse of position for personal gain, highlighting persistent governance challenges within Malaysia's non-profit sector.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving unauthorized overseas military training funded by state resources.
A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak's failure to prevent the transfer of billions of ringgit from 1Malaysia Development Bhd into his personal bank accounts constituted unreasonable conduct, underscoring the scale of the controversial funds movement.
Sabah's new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters is 90 per cent complete and will launch by year-end, uniting three dispersed offices into one facility to strengthen the agency's independence and coordination capabilities.
Malaysia's High Court has placed the 1MDB scandal alongside history's most notorious kleptocracy cases, with judicial commentary highlighting the scale of financial theft that defined one of Asia's most consequential corruption investigations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including serving and former government agency directors, on suspicion of orchestrating a RM2.5 million bribery scheme to manipulate government procurement contracts in northern Malaysia.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 individuals, including a current director of a government agency in northern Malaysia and five company owners, in connection with a RM2.5 million graft investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 13 individuals, including serving and former directors of a government agency, as part of an investigation into a RM2.5 million bribery scheme allegedly connected to contract administration.
An official from non-governmental organisation Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has entered a not guilty plea to 158 charges of abusing his position for personal gain totalling RM98.3 million across five years.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will bring 158 charges against an individual at Shah Alam Sessions Court for alleged misappropriation of public funds under the Op Sutra investigation.
A trial judge has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse and attempted to deflect blame during proceedings related to the 1MDB scandal, describing his actions as an abuse of his considerable authority.