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.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied involvement in a RM178 million government contract awarded to a company linked to his brother, saying he has nothing to do with the matter.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that although initial assessments reveal no misconduct in the Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission should still conduct a formal investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a police station chief from Kelantan on suspicion of soliciting a bribe worth almost RM1,000, marking another high-profile case in the agency's ongoing crackdown on corruption within law enforcement.
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 anti-corruption agency has formally initiated an investigation into the Employees Provident Fund's RM163.4 million investment in eFishery, with officials pledging thorough and independent scrutiny.
The Court of Appeal has authorised the Malaysian Bar Council to intervene in an ongoing appeal concerning notices issued by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to a lawyer, citing the Bar's regulatory role in protecting solicitor-client privilege.
A cross-party group of 34 parliamentarians has thrown support behind establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine claims of corporate mafia networks linked to MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has met with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Abdul Halim Mustapha to receive an update on the agency's latest developments and anti-corruption initiatives.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively seeking two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a corruption trial currently proceeding at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, marking a significant phase in the case.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara today, signalling continued royal oversight of the nation's anti-corruption efforts.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption within the Foreign Affairs Ministry, signalling intensified enforcement action against high-level misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts totalling approximately RM1.1 million as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption within the immigration sector.
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.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has dismantled a significant immigration graft network, arresting 38 suspects including law enforcement officials and government workers, while seizing luxury items worth RM2.5 million and freezing 14 bank accounts.
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.
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.
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 has assigned a certified integrity officer to the Social Security Organisation following an investigation into suspected fraud linked to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment assistance programme.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has frozen RM3.4 million across company accounts while investigating claims that fraudulent documents were used to obtain approximately RM20 million in development financing.
The MACC has launched investigations into three corruption-related complaints filed during Johor's state election campaign, with one allegation directly implicating a candidate in the Batu Pahat constituency.
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.
Malaysia's MACC and MCMC have intensified coordination to tackle harmful online content and bolster crisis communication strategies, addressing growing concerns over digital misinformation.
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 government will decide on establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia operations within the MACC based on investigation findings, legal procedures, and broader public interest concerns, according to government sources.
The MACC and Malaysia's armed forces are stepping up coordination through expanded intelligence-sharing arrangements and information exchange protocols. The partnership aims to strengthen governance standards and combat corruption while protecting national security interests.
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.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership through enhanced intelligence sharing and information exchange to combat corruption more effectively.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two directors of rice and padi companies, for allegedly using forged paperwork to secure approximately RM20 million in trade financing.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit of Rohas Tecnic Bhd, determining that no further action will be taken against the company, its shareholders, or directors.
Malaysia's National Anti-Financial Crime Centre has confirmed that former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki continues as an Advisory Board member under a three-year appointment running until September 2027, clarifying his role is independent of his previous position.
Former Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu has publicly questioned why former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Tan Sri Azam Baki was present at a recent National Financial Crime Prevention Centre advisory board meeting.
A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has been selected to attend the prestigious 299th session of the FBI National Academy in the United States, underlining Malaysia's commitment to strengthening anti-corruption capabilities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has appointed five individuals to its Anti-Corruption Advisory Board and Special Committee on Corruption for the 2026-2029 term, strengthening institutional oversight.
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Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a senior enforcement officer on suspicion of accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect faces a three-day remand as investigations proceed into the case.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic, a power transmission and telecommunications tower manufacturer, and its subsidiary HGPT, clearing the way for the companies to resume full banking operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five dedicated operation rooms across Johor state to provide round-the-clock monitoring and receive public complaints during the upcoming 16th state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five operations rooms throughout Johor to receive public complaints about corruption and abuse of power during the state election, running 24 hours daily from nomination day through polling day.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has achieved international recognition by securing finalist status in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, including nominations for individual and team excellence.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has issued a directive requiring all employees to refresh their asset declarations over the next month, signalling renewed commitment to internal institutional accountability.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an inquiry into the transfer of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, amid concerns over procedural compliance.
An anti-graft watchdog is pushing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to reveal their reasoning for settling corruption cases through compounding, citing the need for transparency in high-profile settlements.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has uncovered systematic fraud affecting the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, with nearly 1,640 companies submitting false claims that cost taxpayers RM45 million.
Malaysia's Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has affirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses legitimate legal authority to decide on the use of compounds and settlement arrangements in corruption investigations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authority and the government have successfully appealed a High Court decision that had found them liable for malicious prosecution, potentially avoiding substantial damages.
The Sultan of Pahang met with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief commissioner yesterday to discuss the agency's latest anti-corruption strategies and efforts to strengthen governance and public confidence in enforcement.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has successfully defended itself against allegations of malicious investigation in an appeal case involving company director Nik Suhaimi Ahmad Ghazali.
MACC chief Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman reflects on his first month leading Malaysia's anti-corruption agency, calling it challenging yet rewarding as he maps out institutional improvements.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has placed over 1,600 companies on its investigation list as part of a widening probe into the Daya Kerjaya employment assistance scheme, marking one of the largest corporate fraud investigations in recent years.
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to driving organizational improvements despite acknowledging a steep learning curve in his first month, having transitioned from the judiciary.
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The High Court has scheduled an August 13 hearing for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's application to prevent Daim Zainuddin's widow from overseeing RM5.6 billion in offshore assets held in trust.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to launch a cadet corps programme in schools nationwide, starting with a phased approach at selected institutions to cultivate anti-corruption values.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a cadet corps programme across schools to instil anti-corruption values in young Malaysians, marking an expansion of its public education efforts.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating governance and procedural failures within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment scheme following allegations of RM9 million in fraudulent claims.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is leveraging creative storytelling at the 5th Youth Film Festival in Penang to embed anti-corruption ethics among young Malaysians, recognizing cinema's powerful reach into youth consciousness.
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 is rolling out a pilot cadet corps programme in selected schools nationwide to cultivate integrity values and combat corruption attitudes from childhood onwards.
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.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reinforced its partnership with Transparency International to combat corruption and improve governance standards. Malaysia's corruption perception index score improved to 52 in 2025.