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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency is essential for depositors and the public to understand past governance issues.
South Korean authorities conducted a raid on the National Election Commission on Monday, investigating former chief Roh Tae-ak for suspected embezzlement and misappropriation of funds during overseas trips.
A former civil servant has been arrested and remanded in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain approximately RM300,000 in financial assistance by submitting forged documents.
Penang MCA is demanding the state government release documentation on the Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass project, questioning discrepancies between reported progress figures and ground conditions observed during site inspections.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected allegations that he purchased a new BMW for personal use, describing the vehicle as an existing government asset. He also clarified that his Mercedes-Benz was a royal gift registered under the Prime Minister's Department.
The MADANI Government will request an audience with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address concerns raised by the Ruler regarding the LRT3 Shah Alam Line's escalating costs and recurring implementation delays.
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.
Malaysia's government must justify overseas travel expenditure through transparent reporting of outcomes, particularly as the public healthcare system struggles with staff departures and resource constraints.
A former assistant engineer at Perak's Kerian District and Land Office appeared in court charged with 146 bribery offences worth RM183,500, highlighting ongoing concerns about corruption within government agencies.
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry has committed to complete cooperation with anti-corruption authorities investigating the transfer of three elephants to Japan, amid allegations of irregularities and unaccounted payments worth RM53 million.
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A High Court has rescheduled the appeal hearing of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, following a defence team application. The postponement marks another delay in the ongoing corruption case.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Osaka's Tennoji Zoo, following allegations of irregularities and potential corruption in a deal valued at RM53 million.
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.
Former Natural Resources minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has categorically rejected claims that he was implicated in questionable financial transactions related to relocating three elephants to a Japanese zoological facility.
DAP Johor has challenged the state government to justify its decision to replace the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project with the new Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system, raising questions about project continuity and fiscal responsibility.
The Philippine Department of Justice is examining potential charges against government officials following a shooting at the Senate on May 13 and Senator Ronald dela Rosa's escape from protective custody the following morning.
Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero undergoes his first-ever court hearing on influence-peddling allegations, marking an extraordinary moment in the nation's democratic history and compounding difficulties for the incumbent leftist administration.