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Malaysia's top anti-corruption body and state investment manager have forged closer ties to strengthen oversight of the nation's vast investment portfolios and ensure higher standards of governance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned educational institutions against suppressing reports of student bullying to shield their public image, emphasising that transparent handling protects victims.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has rolled out 16 administrative reforms in response to scoring only 0.08 per cent in the 2025 Local Authority Star Rating System's anti-corruption assessment, signalling a shift towards stronger governance and integrity measures.
Malaysia's Media Council has endorsed the government's decision to refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to a Parliamentary Select Committee, describing the move as essential for thorough legislative scrutiny of a constitutionally significant measure.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions he personally acquired a BMW, emphasising the vehicle belongs to the government and serves official functions rather than private transportation needs.
Transparency International Malaysia is pressing police and the Attorney-General's Chambers to provide clear explanations and timelines for their investigation into the Durian Tunggal shooting incident.
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.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned why Speaker Azalina Othman Said declined to disclose shareholding records of ex-MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki in Parliament, raising concerns about transparency.
Law and institutional reform minister Azalina Zainul Abidin has confirmed that shareholding records related to MACC chief Azam Baki will not be made available to the public, with updates to come from the chief secretary's office.
Malaysia's Small and Medium Enterprises Association is pushing financing agencies to publish regular reports on loan approvals and introduce whistleblower safeguards to counter cronyism and political interference in MSME funding decisions.
British hard-right politician Nigel Farage is under renewed scrutiny following reports that a convicted fraudster funded his security and staff costs before he entered Parliament, raising fresh questions about gift disclosure.
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.
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.