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Thirty-four MPs have thrown their weight behind establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia involving the MACC and its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, including his shareholding controversy.
The corruption investigation into former Indonesian deputy attorney general Febrie Adriansyah is testing President Prabowo Subianto's anti-corruption pledge, exposing tensions between law-enforcement agencies and raising questions about self-policing.
Authorities have arrested a Datuk and an associate following allegations of fraudulently using the Pahang royal emblem on official documents. The motive behind the scheme and extent of losses remain under investigation.
Nepal's court has convicted two former ministers for orchestrating a scheme to falsify refugee documents, allowing Nepali citizens to resettle in Western countries under false pretences. The scandal reflects broader governance challenges in South Asia.
A former Malaysian civil servant has been detained by the MACC for allegedly misusing 11 people's identities to fraudulently claim RM300,000 in government welfare payments, raising fresh concerns about identity theft and aid distribution vulnerabilities.
China has expelled a former top Xinjiang official from the Communist Party and stripped him of all posts following corruption charges including nepotism, bribery, and sexual misconduct, according to state media.
Indonesian authorities seized gold bars weighing 74kg and millions in cash during sweeping raids across Jakarta targeting Febrie Adriansyah, a recently resigned deputy attorney general, triggering questions about the integrity of the country's law-enforcement institutions.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has put forward recommendations to strengthen administrative oversight of non-Muslim places of worship, following probes into cases where maintenance work went unfinished despite government allocations.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has initiated an internal investigation into allegations that a traveller made an RM100 payment to a KLIA 2 officer through a personal QR code, raising fresh concerns about corruption at Malaysia's major aviation hub.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has initiated an internal probe into allegations that an officer at KLIA Terminal 2 solicited a RM100 payment via personal QR code, raising fresh concerns about border integrity.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County, was discovered dead on a mountain while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and illegal entry charges.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq arrived at the Palace of Justice showing confidence ahead of the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal concerning his conviction on four corruption charges.
Actress and singer Bella Astillah has appealed for prayers ahead of the Federal Court's ruling on the prosecution's appeal against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on corruption charges.
Former Umno Supreme Council member Isham Jalil has applied to join PAS, stating his preference for an Islamic party he believes operates without corruption.
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his offer to resign from cabinet would only take effect if former prime minister Najib Razak was freed without serving an appropriate custodial sentence proportionate to his crime.
Southeast Asian governments are pushing infrastructure expansion and modernisation initiatives while tackling organised crime and corruption. Key developments include airport upgrades in Myanmar and Indonesia, renewable energy deployment, and coordinated law enforcement efforts across borders.
Turkish authorities have detained 36 people, including the mayor of an opposition-controlled Ankara district, in connection with investigations into alleged bribery and contract manipulation schemes.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has moved decisively against what it describes as a syndicate operating within the foreign affairs sector, freezing 14 bank accounts and securing RM1.4 million in seized assets as part of an expanding corruption investigation.
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Police have arrested 38 individuals—comprising immigration enforcement officers, civil servants and foreign nationals—in a significant corruption investigation linked to foreign worker schemes, recovering RM2.5 million worth of luxury goods.
The Immigration Department has suspended officers detained by MACC over suspected involvement in a foreign smuggling syndicate. The suspension will remain in effect throughout the investigation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively searching for a 40-year-old man who has repeatedly failed to attend court proceedings in Perak, with an arrest warrant issued after four missed hearings.
Malaysia's courts are advancing major 1MDB cases while political tensions intensify ahead of Johor state elections. The government denies allegations involving fugitive financier Jho Low and faces questions over contract awards and spending.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 individuals, including government enforcement officers, following a sweeping operation targeting an extensive visa bribery syndicate. Arrests span four states.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a fresh investigation into a US$13 million overseas property acquisition suspected of involving misappropriated 1MDB funds, marking another chapter in the sprawling corruption saga.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated an investigation into overseas properties valued at RM59 million reportedly connected to 1MDB, examining potential corruption and money laundering violations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating three corruption complaints tied to the Johor state election, with one case involving a candidate in Batu Pahat ahead of Saturday's vote.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has clarified that investigations into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho continue without interruption, rejecting any suggestion that the case has been shelved or concluded.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has found no evidence implicating former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in allegations of a RM53 million bribe related to moving three elephants to Japan.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing the government for clarity on the status of investigations into so-called 'corporate mafia' activities, demanding public accounting of progress made thus far.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Armed Forces have pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on intelligence sharing and governance improvements to enhance anti-corruption efforts nationwide.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to eradicate the 'culture of plunder' from Malaysian politics, telling supporters in Johor that clean governance must become the nation's standard.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an uncompromising stance against corruption, vowing that no government official will receive protection if implicated in graft. Speaking during Johor State Election campaigning, he emphasised the MADANI administration's commitment to dismantling entrenched corrupt practices.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suggested that his administration's stringent anti-corruption agenda prompted rival political parties to form an alliance against his government, while campaigning for Pakatan Harapan in Johor.
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authorities have arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda over allegations he facilitated the illegal enlistment and overseas military training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated Malaysia will not alter its approach to fugitive businessman Jho Low, even if he receives a US presidential pardon, underscoring the nation's independent stance on the matter.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will substantially expand its use of artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to tackle increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes in the country.
A Singapore Traffic Police officer received a 16-month jail sentence for illegally accessing government databases and sharing details of a woman who reported his friend for driving without a licence, enabling the suspect to make death threats.
The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project case, following an emotional adjournment request from her lead counsel in Putrajaya.
Malaysia's Department of Agriculture has publicly rejected any involvement in a fraud case involving forged government order documents, warning suppliers to verify requests through official channels.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a senior enforcement officer on suspicion of accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect is being held for three days as investigations continue.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman arrived at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as the Federal Court prepares to deliver its verdict on the prosecution's appeal seeking to reinstate his conviction and sentence.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to mount a defence against 46 corruption charges involving bribes totalling RM69,600 received between 2019 and 2023.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 government officials and members of parliament in a significant anti-corruption operation, reflecting ongoing efforts to combat systemic graft within state institutions.
Iraqi security forces launched sweeping raids across Baghdad's Green Zone early Sunday, arresting multiple lawmakers and government officials suspected of corruption in a dramatic crackdown on graft.
Malaysia has set an ambitious target to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations by 2033, but public scepticism persists over whether this represents real institutional reform or mere political theatre.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex timepieces and jewellery seized by the MACC from a woman connected to a retired senior military figure, strengthening the anti-corruption agency's asset recovery efforts.
South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment after a Seoul court found her guilty of accepting bribes totalling approximately 300 million won. The conviction marks a significant corruption case involving the wife of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol.
The Federal Court has dismissed former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's attempt to overturn a corruption conviction tied to a RM3.09 million transaction involving Kuching's Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites.
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Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad's final appeal against his RM3 million corruption conviction, effectively ending his legal battle to clear his name.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully obtained forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items seized from the sister-in-law of a retired army chief, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court spent two hours reciting 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, signalling the complexity and scale of the alleged misconduct under investigation.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian's District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of allegedly accepting bribes worth RM183,500. The charges mark a significant corruption case involving public land administration.
The Court of Appeal has rejected attempts to dismiss corruption and money laundering charges against DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon, clearing the way for trial proceedings.
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will receive a court decision tomorrow on corruption allegations tied to an RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel development project.
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A High Court has rescheduled the graft appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, allowing time for consideration of the defence's formal application.
The High Court has delayed the appeal hearing of former Youth and Sports Ministry officer Otman Arshad, convicted on 96 charges including abuse of power and money laundering, until September. The presiding judge cautioned against any subsequent postponements.
Transparency International Malaysia has welcomed the Attorney-General's Chambers' explanation of compound procedures in corruption cases, yet insists that additional transparency measures are essential to preserve public confidence in Malaysia's anti-graft framework.
Malaysian courts face a pivotal week with the corruption conviction review of former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad and money laundering proceedings involving retired army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan commanding public attention.
A Malaysian consumer group has exposed a major property fraud network allegedly involving loan sharks, corrupt lawyers and civil servants that has defrauded over 100 people of more than RM50 million in property over five years.
An anti-graft advocacy group is pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and the MACC to publicly explain their decisions when settling corruption cases through compounding, especially those involving prominent figures.
A Spanish court has ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to stand trial on corruption allegations and prohibited her from leaving the country.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and corruption compounds, emphasizing these mechanisms operate under rigid legal frameworks and multiple layers of oversight rather than as discretionary loopholes.
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The prosecution has concluded its case against former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man in the Sessions Court after presenting evidence from 21 witnesses. He faces 10 charges involving false submissions and proceeds from unlawful activities.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that anti-corruption enforcement agencies, including the MACC, possess legal discretion to issue compounds and reach settlements in corruption cases, settling ongoing questions about their enforcement powers.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has expanded its investigation into the Daya Kerjaya employment scheme to encompass more than 1,600 companies, signalling a significantly broader fraud operation than initially suspected.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered 1,638 companies suspected of submitting false claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, resulting in estimated losses of RM45 million to the government.
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The chief executive of Malaysia's state stadium corporation faces graft charges totalling RM1.45 million in connection with a sports facility tender, raising questions about procurement oversight in government-linked entities.
A chief executive officer of a statutory body is facing seven corruption charges in the Sessions Court involving alleged bribes worth more than RM1 million linked to sports facility contracts.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving misuse of state funds for overseas military training, marking the latest escalation in the country's anti-corruption drive.
A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho worked in close coordination to systematically divert billions of ringgit from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd fund, according to judicial findings released in Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 people, including current and former government officials, over allegations of soliciting and receiving approximately RM2.5 million in bribes linked to a procurement cartel.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 individuals, including a government agency director and five company owners, in connection with a RM2.5 million corruption case involving a northern Malaysian agency.
Malaysia's High Court has likened the scale of financial plunder in the 1MDB scandal to major kleptocratic episodes in history, underscoring the unprecedented nature of the fraud.
A court has observed that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak demonstrated an absence of remorse regarding his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, instead attributing responsibility to others.
The MACC is moving to court against someone facing 158 charges stemming from the Op Sutra probe into the unlawful siphoning of government funds.