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Malaysia's MACC and Customs Department are establishing a joint task force to combat corruption and tax evasion at the country's ports, addressing challenges in enforcement and container management.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders on bank accounts belonging to power transmission and telecom tower manufacturer Rohas Tecnic and its subsidiary HGPT, clearing the way for normal business operations to resume.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has completed forfeiture proceedings on luxury goods confiscated from a relative of a former military chief, including 23 Rolex timepieces and jewellery seized last January.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully forfeited 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery to the state following seizures from the sister-in-law of retired General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, marking another significant asset recovery.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court required two hours to read 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, marking an exceptionally large number of graft allegations in a single case.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is establishing five operational centres across Johor to tackle electoral misconduct in real time. The 24-hour facilities will enable public reporting of graft allegations during the state poll.
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The MACC is deploying five operations rooms throughout Johor to monitor and prevent vote-buying and other electoral inducements during the upcoming state election, with enhanced coordination across all zones.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has activated five operations rooms statewide to receive corruption complaints during Johor's state election campaign, running from June 27 to July 11.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured four finalist nominations at the International Compliance Association's Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its inaugural participation and demonstrating growing international recognition of its anti-corruption efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has given all officers one month to update their personal asset declarations, marking a significant step to bolster transparency and accountability within the agency itself.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation into the relocation of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Osaka following allegations of irregularities and potential corruption involving payments worth RM53 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated an investigation into the relocation of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Japan's Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, signalling potential concerns over the transaction process.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and the MACC to publicly explain decisions to settle corruption cases through compounding, particularly those attracting significant public attention.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has confirmed that the MACC possesses the legal discretion to issue compounds and negotiated settlements in corruption matters, reinforcing the agency's enforcement powers and administrative options.
Malaysia's anti-corruption authorities have successfully overturned a High Court judgment ordering them to pay RM900,000 in damages for malicious prosecution, marking a significant legal victory for institutional accountability structures.
The Sultan of Pahang received MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman for an hour-long discussion on the anti-corruption body's latest work and integrity-building measures.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the MACC in a dispute with company director Nik Suhaimi Ahmad Ghazali, finding that the lower court had incorrectly permitted a claim based on legal principles unsuitable for criminal investigations.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Bersatu's attempt to overturn a freeze on its bank accounts imposed by the MACC, finding the party failed to demonstrate any abuse of authority by anti-corruption investigators.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has placed more than 1,600 companies under investigation as part of its ongoing probe into the Daya Kerjaya employment assistance programme, which has emerged as a significant corruption case affecting thousands of Malaysians.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has pledged to advance reforms at the anti-corruption agency, acknowledging the adjustment challenges faced during his inaugural month following his transition from the bench.
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The High Court has set August 13 for hearing arguments on a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission bid to prevent the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from managing approximately RM5.6 billion in offshore assets allegedly linked to corruption.
Relatives of three men fatally shot by police in Melaka have petitioned the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate how authorities handled the incident, citing concerns over alleged procedural breaches.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered widespread fraud in the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, identifying 1,638 companies making false claims. Potential losses are estimated at RM45 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will introduce a cadet corps programme in selected schools, rolling out gradually before expanding nationally to cultivate anti-corruption values.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is nearing completion of its purpose-built Sabah headquarters on Jalan Sepanggar, with the project at 90 percent completion and expected operational status by year-end, consolidating three dispersed offices.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with Universiti Sains Malaysia to use the 5th Youth Film Festival as a platform for spreading anti-corruption values and integrity awareness to young Malaysians.
The MACC has detained 13 suspects, including serving and former directors of a northern Malaysian government agency, over an alleged RM2.5 million bribery scheme linked to rigged procurement contracts.
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Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in an investigation into an alleged contract cartel scheme. The crackdown signals intensified enforcement against procurement fraud.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a pilot cadet corps programme in selected schools to cultivate integrity values and combat corruption among the young.
The MACC has initiated legal proceedings against an individual facing 158 charges related to misappropriated public funds under Op Sutra. The case will be heard at Shah Alam Sessions Court, marking a significant enforcement action by Malaysia's anti-corruption agency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have deepened their strategic partnership to combat corruption and improve governance. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index score improved to 52 in 2025, rising to 54th globally.