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Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has uncovered RM10.879 billion in cooking oil subsidies that never reached intended recipients from 2019 to February 2025, exposing systemic weaknesses in subsidy management and enforcement.
Penang's Bukit Bendera member of parliament Syerleena Abdul Rashid has condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and demanded a swift, transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the animal's death.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has defended the public release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission report, emphasizing Cabinet approval and denying it was timed to influence the Negeri Sembilan state election.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji is aimed at strengthening the pilgrimage fund's governance and future operations, rather than reopening historical matters or assigning blame for past mismanagement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the Federal Land Development Authority has accumulated nearly RM10 billion in losses due to prolonged mismanagement and political interference, signalling deeper structural problems within the troubled settler organisation.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has affirmed that the Prime Minister holds exclusive authority to determine which ministers remain in cabinet, effectively rejecting recent calls for voluntary resignations.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a company associated with his brother, claiming he had no knowledge of the arrangement.
Malaysia's Works Minister has issued a firm directive to accelerate the long-delayed Sungai Durian Bridge replacement project in Kuala Krai, warning that further postponements will not be tolerated despite the contractor receiving six previous time extensions.
Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister has reaffirmed that police will not provide special protection to any individual during high-profile investigations, emphasising the force's commitment to professional and transparent inquiry procedures.
A UK inquiry into COVID-19 handling has uncovered nearly £10 billion in wasted taxpayer funds spent on personal protective equipment, with a controversial fast-track procurement system favouring politically connected suppliers.
Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 in damages to each of two cabinet ministers over an article examining luxury property transactions, marking a significant legal victory for the government officials.
Malaysia's government will refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, allowing MPs and stakeholders to provide input before final passage.
Minister Azalina has stated that shareholding records related to MACC chief Azam Baki will not be disclosed publicly, with all developments to be communicated through official government channels.
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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 expanding investigation into alleged corruption within a foreign affairs-related syndicate, signalling intensified enforcement action.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts totalling approximately RM1.1 million as part of an investigation into corruption within the immigration system.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission over suspected involvement with a syndicate allegedly involving illegal foreign nationals. The suspensions will remain in place until investigations conclude.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that Sebenarnya.my functions as an independent fact-checking platform grounded in official sources and documentation, rejecting suggestions it merely serves government interests.
Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo faces public backlash and official inquiry after his wife and daughter were included in official travel documents for a UN delegation to New York, raising questions about transparency and appropriate use of state resources.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi following an investigation into fund transfers connected to elephant care at a wildlife facility, finding no evidence of improper conduct or financial irregularities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 33 suspects, including immigration enforcement personnel, in a sprawling visa bribery operation that allegedly operated since 2021. The sweeping operation targeted multiple states.
Malaysia faces mounting political pressures as the 1MDB scandal continues through courts, the Johor election intensifies, and questions arise over government contracts and ministerial accountability.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals for alleged false claims under PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses of RM9 million.
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The Malaysian government is reviewing a proposal to grant MPs access to CCTV footage from last year's deadly Taiping Prison incident, which left one inmate dead and nearly 100 injured, balancing parliamentary oversight with legal constraints.
Johor DAP chief Teo Nie Ching has called on Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi to clarify allegations that he leveraged a mandatory TVET training event to campaign for Barisan Nasional candidates, raising concerns about misuse of government facilities and student coercion.
Penang MCA has questioned the Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass project's reported 89% completion, demanding the state government release payment records and consultant certification within seven days or face audit complaints.
Multiple parliamentary members are demanding that investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings be disclosed publicly, citing accountability concerns.
Malaysia's wildlife department will establish a special task force to strengthen procedures governing elephant processions after public backlash over an event in Kelantan. The review will involve multiple government agencies.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned that tampering with people's faith will face consequences following an FIR in the Ram Temple donation case. He appealed to opposition parties to stop making allegations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions that his government should relax following strong approval figures in the latest Merdeka Center survey, pledging instead to intensify efforts to deliver on policy commitments.
A Kedah state executive councillor is to be charged tomorrow following allegations related to university admission claims. The official has vowed to persist in pursuing what he describes as the truth.
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A senior Kedah education official is heading to court over claims connected to controversial university admission practices. The case raises questions about transparency and fairness in higher education access across Malaysia.
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Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry has pledged complete cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Commission investigating the transfer of three elephants to Japan, amid allegations of irregularities and missing payments.
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A High Court in Kuala Lumpur has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September following a defence application, extending legal proceedings already under scrutiny.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has begun investigating the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Japan's Tennoji Zoo, citing allegations of irregularities and possible financial misconduct worth an estimated RM53 million.
An NGO leader has alleged that RM50 million was paid to private individuals to facilitate the transfer of elephants to Japan, with funds bypassing official government channels. He is calling for a corruption investigation.
A Kedah state representative has threatened to sue the higher education ministry over accusations of 'backdoor' practices, pledging to pursue the matter through the courts and refusing to withdraw his claims.