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Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically denied involvement in a RM178 million contract awarded to a company with connections to his brother, asserting complete separation from the decision-making process.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah NGO president accused of misappropriating RM2 million designated for building a cultural facility, marking another high-profile graft case in the region.
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 Court of Appeal has granted the Bar Council permission to intervene in an ongoing appeal by a lawyer challenging Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission notices, recognising the professional body's regulatory interest in solicitor-client privilege protections.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has launched a formal investigation into a RM200 million investment loss incurred by KWAP, the Employees Provident Fund's investment arm, involving a stake in Indonesian aquaculture platform eFishery.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is attempting to locate Mohamad Faizul Kamaruddin, 41, to serve him with affidavit documents for a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
Fertiliser producer Cropmate Bhd has had all its frozen bank accounts restored by the MACC, with the company confirming no personnel have faced charges in the ongoing anti-money laundering probe.
Thirty-four Malaysian MPs have publicly supported establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia connections within the MACC and involving its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has granted an audience to MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at the official royal palace, signalling continued royal engagement with the nation's anti-corruption framework.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively searching for two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a significant corruption case currently before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Kuala Lumpur MACC has remanded a former civil servant accused of orchestrating a benefits fraud scheme that exploited 11 individuals' identities to illegally claim RM300,000 in government assistance.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld a lower court's finding that a prosecution witness in former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq's trial may have faced improper pressure during MACC investigations, reinforcing concerns about investigative conduct.
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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.
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Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have seized RM2.5 million worth of luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts in a major crackdown targeting suspected immigration fraud involving enforcement officers, civil servants and foreign nationals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for a 40-year-old man who has skipped four consecutive court hearings in Perak and now faces an arrest warrant.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court for proceedings against him.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured remand of 33 individuals including enforcement officers and civil servants suspected of involvement in a syndicate handling foreign nationals offences.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has cleared former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad of involvement in a RM53 million bribery allegation tied to relocating three elephants to a Japanese facility.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has launched a probe into luxury overseas properties valued at RM59 million with alleged 1MDB connections, examining potential money laundering and asset recovery.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has frozen RM3.4 million held in company accounts as it probes allegations that false documents were used to fraudulently obtain approximately RM20 million in development financing.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened a formal investigation into a candidate contesting the Johor state election following corruption allegations during the campaign period.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened investigations into three separate corruption allegations stemming from the 16th Johor state election, including one directly implicating a candidate.
Nearly RM114 million seized in 2016 during investigation of a former Sabah Water Department director remains under MACC custody, raising questions about asset management and legal resolution timelines.
Cabinet will determine whether to launch a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities at the MACC only after examining investigation outcomes and considering public interest, a government minister has said.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals in Kedah, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million financing scheme involving non-existent paddy and rice purchases.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and armed forces have deepened their strategic partnership, focusing on intelligence sharing and governance improvement to enhance anti-corruption operations and protect national interests.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into HG Power Transmission, a unit 86.8% owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, with no charges to be laid against the company or its officers.
The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre has confirmed that former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki remains a valid member of its Advisory Board, with his three-year appointment running until September 2027, despite recent opposition questioning.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is not the subject of any investigation related to the disappearance of Sarawakian businesswoman Pamela Ling, dismissing speculation about agency involvement.
Attorney-General Saifuddin Datuk Paduka Tengku has indicated that decisions on broadening the Pamela Ling disappearance investigation—potentially including scrutiny of the MACC—hinge on emerging evidence and guidance from deputy prosecutors.
A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer has earned selection to attend the 299th session of the FBI National Academy, a prestigious training programme held in the United States that develops advanced law enforcement skills.
Multiple parliamentary members are demanding that investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings be disclosed publicly, citing accountability concerns.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery seized by the MACC from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former military chief, in an ongoing corruption investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has revoked seizure orders against Rohas Tecnic and its subsidiary HGPT, releasing frozen bank accounts and allowing the tower manufacturing company to resume normal business operations.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is establishing five operations centres throughout Johor to monitor and investigate claims of improper campaign practices and election treats ahead of the state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish five round-the-clock operations centres across Johor from June 27 to July 11 to handle corruption and abuse of power complaints during the state election.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured four finalist nominations at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, marking its inaugural participation in the prestigious international recognition programme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has given all staff members one month to update their asset declarations, signalling renewed commitment to internal governance and institutional transparency.
Anti-corruption watchdogs are demanding that Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC publicly justify their decisions to compound corruption cases, citing concerns over transparency in high-profile settlements.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses legal discretion to issue compounds and negotiate settlements in corruption cases, reinforcing the agency's enforcement prerogatives.
The Sultan of Pahang held an hour-long audience with MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, receiving updates on the anti-corruption body's latest developments and governance initiatives.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency and government have successfully appealed against a High Court judgment that would have held them liable for RM900,000 in damages for malicious prosecution against a former company director.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has successfully overturned a lower court ruling that allowed a company director to claim the MACC maliciously investigated him, with appellate judges finding the original legal reasoning flawed.
Bersatu's attempt to overturn a freeze on its bank accounts has failed after the High Court determined the party could not demonstrate that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission had overstepped its authority.
Newly appointed MACC chief Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has committed to driving institutional reforms following an intense opening month in the role, signalling fresh momentum for the corruption-fighting body.
Newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to driving organisational improvements, acknowledging the steep adjustment from his previous role as a High Court judge.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has launched a major crackdown on the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 scheme, investigating 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims totalling RM45 million. The MACC has opened 63 investigation papers and arrested 97 people.
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The High Court has scheduled an August 13 hearing for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's application to prevent the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from managing RM5.6 billion in offshore assets.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a complex fraud network that diverted approximately RM9 million from a government wage incentive programme by misusing personal information and fraudulent employment claims.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is introducing a cadet corps programme in schools, beginning with selected institutions in a phased rollout before national expansion.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is deploying a cadet corps programme to schools across the country, aiming to cultivate integrity and ethical awareness among students from an early age.
The MACC has initiated a comprehensive examination of administrative and procedural deficiencies within Daya Kerjaya 2.0, a government employment support initiative, as it investigates suspected fraudulent submissions worth RM9 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is leveraging creative storytelling at the 5th Youth Film Festival in Penang to foster integrity and ethical values among Malaysia's younger generation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including serving and former government agency directors, over alleged bribes worth RM2.5 million paid to secure lucrative procurement contracts.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests 13 suspects including a government agency director and five company owners in a RM2.5 million graft investigation involving a northern agency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is 90 per cent complete and scheduled to open by year-end, bringing together staff currently spread across three separate locations into a single unified facility.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has held 13 suspects, including sitting and former heads of a government agency, as part of an investigation into a RM2.5 million bribery operation centred on contract allocation.
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An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98 million in Shah Alam Sessions Court, marking a significant development in what is alleged to be a major corruption case.
A person is set to face 158 charges at Shah Alam Sessions Court in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds under Op Sutra.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Transparency International have strengthened ties to advance anti-corruption efforts. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index score improved to 52, moving up three places globally.