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Transparency International Malaysia has praised the Attorney-General's Chambers for explaining its use of compound settlements in corruption cases, yet maintains that enhanced transparency remains essential for sustaining public trust in Malaysia's anti-graft efforts.
King Charles III plans to publicly reveal his personal tax payments, marking an effort to enhance transparency around royal finances as public scrutiny of the monarchy's wealth intensifies.
Malaysia's state legislative assemblies require enhanced oversight mechanisms and greater transparency to strengthen governance and accountability, a Parliamentary Democracy and Constituency Development Caucus report has concluded.
An NGO leader has alleged that RM50 million was paid to private individuals to facilitate the transfer of elephants to Japan, with funds allegedly sidestepping official government channels. The claim has prompted calls for anti-corruption authorities to launch an inquiry.