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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says preliminary findings indicate no misconduct in KWAP's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, yet maintains the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission should conduct a thorough investigation.
Authorities in Sabah have detained the leader of a local non-governmental organisation following allegations that RM2 million designated for a cultural facility was improperly diverted, marking another significant anti-corruption action in the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Immigration Department personnel to uphold integrity and reject corruption, emphasizing the need for compassion and professionalism in serving the public.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry and the Competition Commission have partnered to crack down on bid-rigging in government procurement, with training and monitoring support for the ministry's procurement operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a subsidiary 86.8 per cent owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, finding no grounds for action against the firm or its executives.
The head of a police station in Kelantan has been remanded for a week as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates claims that he accepted a RM500 bribe in connection with official duties.
Retail giant Padini Holdings says the MACC has unfrozen all its bank accounts that were previously restricted as part of an anti-corruption investigation, signalling potential progress in the case.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is attempting to locate a 41-year-old man to serve legal documents and ensure his attendance at a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified resistance to change among entrenched elites as the primary barrier to implementing national reforms, noting that over three years of governance reveal institutional resistance rather than technical limitations.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms following a poor showing in the 2025 Local Authority Star Rating System's anti-corruption assessment, introducing new oversight committees and digital services to strengthen governance.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries following an investigation. The garment retailer confirmed no personnel faced arrest or charges.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is moving toward prosecuting 69 cases stemming from suspected misappropriation within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment initiative, signalling intensified enforcement against scheme abuse.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a specialized task force to strengthen enforcement and tax collection at the country's major ports, addressing persistent smuggling and evasion tactics.
Following the Federal Court's ruling on his corruption cases, Muar MP Syed Saddiq treated journalists and supporters to nasi lemak and lempeng at Putrajaya's Palace of Justice.
An Indonesian court convicted former education minister Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of ride-hailing giant Gojek, of graft charges and sentenced him to a decade in prison, marking a significant anti-corruption action.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a senior enforcement officer for three days in connection with an alleged RM50,000 bribery incident, reinforcing the agency's commitment to tackling corruption across public institutions.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reaffirmed that its investigation into fugitive businessman Jho Low continues actively, countering any suggestions that the case has been shelved or abandoned.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal investigation into a US$13 million overseas property acquisition suspected of being connected to misappropriated 1MDB funds.
The MACC has found no evidence linking former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad to allegations of a RM53 million bribe tied to the transfer of three elephants to a Japanese zoo.
The MACC has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals over suspected fraud in PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with losses estimated at RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts as it investigates allegations of falsified documents used to obtain approximately RM20 million in development financing.
The MACC has received three corruption-related complaints during the 16th Johor state election, including one involving a candidate. The commission has activated operations rooms across five districts to monitor the electoral process and ensure democratic integrity.
A decision on establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry into allegations of a corporate mafia within Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will rest on the findings of ongoing investigations and consideration of public interest, according to government officials.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and military have pledged to expand their partnership through enhanced intelligence sharing and governance reforms, aiming to strengthen integrity across defence and public institutions.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors operating in the rice sector, over allegations of submitting false documents to secure approximately RM20 million in trade financing.
Malaysia's Small and Medium Enterprises Association is pushing for mandatory transparency reports from financing agencies and stronger whistleblower protections to combat cronyism in MSME lending decisions.
President Xi Jinping has appointed a new head of anti-corruption efforts in China's armed forces, continuing his unprecedented half-century military purge that has already removed multiple generals and defence officials.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that Malaysia will not alter its position on fugitive businessman Jho Low, even as reports suggest he may receive consideration for a US presidential pardon.
A broad coalition of 51 non-governmental organisations has formally petitioned Malaysia's government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry investigating alleged corporate mafia networks involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its former leader.
Multiple members of parliament are pressing for a public investigation into the shareholdings of former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, arguing transparency is essential for restoring public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board operates independently of his previous position as MACC chief commissioner.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia must prioritise domestic governance reform, anti-corruption initiatives, and equitable access to education and healthcare before making meaningful contributions to global affairs.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that tackling corruption demands coordinated effort from enforcement bodies, Parliament, the public and private sectors, and society at large.
Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials, including parliamentary members, in a sweeping anti-corruption operation targeting systematic graft in the nation's governance structures.
Malaysia has set a target to rank among the world's top 25 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033, but public scepticism persists over whether the commitment represents genuine institutional reform or merely cyclical political posturing.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency seized 23 Rolex watches and jewellery from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar @ Kamaruddin, a relative of a former army chief. A court has now ordered these items forfeited to the government.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders against Rohas Tecnic subsidiary HGPT and its officers' personal accounts, clearing the way for normal business operations to resume following a brief six-week freeze.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court dedicated two hours to formally reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring the magnitude of Malaysia's ongoing anti-corruption enforcement efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established five dedicated operation centres across Johor to tackle electoral malpractice during the state election, with round-the-clock monitoring and public reporting channels.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five operational command centres throughout Johor to monitor illicit election inducements and vote-buying activities ahead of the state election.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is deploying five operations rooms throughout Johor to monitor the upcoming state election. The facilities will operate around the clock from nomination day through polling, accepting public complaints of corruption and misconduct.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been named a finalist in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its debut entry in the international recognition programme. Winners will be announced in July.
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A Malaysian court has rejected Lim Guan Eng and his wife's application to dismiss corruption charges linked to a RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel project in Penang, clearing the path for trial.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to overturn graft charges against Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman, clearing the way for trial proceedings to commence.
Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia have joined forces under the Progressive Bloc banner, prioritising institutional overhaul, graft-fighting measures, and an economy centred on ordinary Malaysians' interests.
Nepal police arrested former finance minister Bishnu Paudel in a money-laundering case, marking another high-profile corruption investigation under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's administration elected on an anti-graft platform.
Hungary's parliament is backing comprehensive anti-corruption legislation under Prime Minister Peter Magyar, a strategic move designed to persuade the European Union to release billions of euros in frozen development aid.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability has assured full cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the transfer of elephants to Japan, pledging to shield no one from scrutiny.
China's top anti-corruption bodies have opened an investigation into Zhu Changjie, the former vice-chairman of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, for breaching Communist Party discipline and violating national laws. No specifics have been disclosed.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pushing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Attorney-General's Chambers to disclose explanations for their decisions to settle corruption charges, especially in high-profile matters affecting public confidence.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has identified nearly 1,640 companies suspected of fraudulently claiming RM45 million in incentives under the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment programme, raising serious questions about programme administration.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has clarified that corruption charge withdrawals and compound settlements operate under strict statutory controls and multiple layers of oversight, rejecting characterizations that they represent easy escapes for the accused.
Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh has affirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses independent legal discretion to determine the use of compounds and settlement agreements in corruption-related investigations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body and the government have successfully appealed a High Court decision that found them liable for malicious prosecution, overturning a RM900,000 judgment against them.
The Sultan of Pahang met with MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman to discuss the commission's latest anti-corruption developments and governance strengthening efforts.
An NGO leader has alleged that RM50 million paid for transferring elephants to Japan went directly to private individuals rather than entering state coffers, prompting calls for anti-corruption investigation.
GIIB Holdings has appointed founder Tai Boon Wee as non-executive chairman after receiving clearance from Malaysia's anti-corruption authorities, marking a significant leadership transition for the investment firm.
Newly appointed MACC chief Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has described his first month as demanding yet constructive, committing to pursue comprehensive improvements across Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog.
The Raja of Perlis has urged citizens to embrace integrity and reject corruption, emphasising that true national progress depends on knowledge, moral character and societal unity rather than material development alone.
Malaysia's High Court has rejected Bersatu's attempt to lift a freeze on its bank accounts, ruling the party did not establish that the MACC abused its authority in the enforcement action.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to enhancing the anti-corruption agency despite facing considerable adjustment challenges in his first month of leadership following his appointment in May.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered a sophisticated fraud scheme in which company owners, agents, and accountants exploited personal data to illegally claim approximately RM9 million under a government employment incentive programme.
A statutory body's chief executive officer is set to face seven corruption charges in the Sessions Court, accused of soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million related to sports facility contracts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing a cadet corps programme in schools, rolling out initially at selected institutions before nationwide expansion to cultivate integrity values among students.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out a cadet corps programme in schools across the country, aiming to instil integrity and ethical values in younger generations as part of its broader anti-corruption strategy.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is 90 per cent complete and expected to open by year-end, bringing scattered offices under one roof to strengthen institutional independence.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with the 5th Youth Film Festival at Universiti Sains Malaysia to advance anti-corruption messaging through film, targeting younger generations as key stakeholders in Malaysia's integrity agenda.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is rolling out a pilot cadet corps programme across select schools, targeting young people to build ethical foundations and rejection of corrupt practices.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has strengthened ties with Transparency International, aiming for Malaysia to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations by 2030 as CPI scores improve.