Former PM Ismail Sabri to face asset declaration charge today PETALING JAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be brought to the Sessions Court to face charges under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act today

SHAH ALAM - Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be charged tomorrow (Aug 7) at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act.Based on a court system check, the charge against the Bera Member of Parliament will be read before judge Suzana Hussin at 9am.Lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, who represents Ismail Sabri, confirmed to Bernama that his client will be charged tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.Sources told Sinar Daily that the case is related to the declaration of assets, where he had previously been summoned on multiple occasions to record his statement regarding his asset declaration to the MACC.The MACC seized RM170 million in cash in foreign currencies and 16 kilogrammes of pure gold bullion, valued at RM7 million, in connection with corruption and money laundering investigations against him.The seizures were carried out during raids on residences and offices believed to have been used as safe houses, following the February 2025 arrests of four of Ismail Sabris senior officers.

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KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today continued recording the statement of a former chief financial officer (CFO) of a company owned by a statutory body as part of its investigation into findings contained in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji.MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the third day of questioning lasted more than seven hours at the commission's headquarters in Putrajaya, focusing on allegations of power abuse involving the purchase of shares in two plantation companies valued at about RM370 million.He said the 60-year-old former senior executive arrived at the MACC headquarters at about 10 am and concluded giving his statement at 5.30 pm."The recording of his statement for the third day ended at about 5.30 pm and will continue tomorrow for the fourth day," he said when contacted today.Abd Halim said the statement-recording session is expected to resume at 10 am tomorrow to complete the investigation.Previously, the MACC detained the former CFO and the company's former chief executive officer, aged 68, after both appeared at the commission's headquarters to have their statements recorded.The investigation is being conducted under laws relating to abuse of power over the acquisition of shares in two plantation companies worth about RM370 million, as highlighted in the Tabung Haji RCI report

MACC says it will resume taking a statement from the former senior official of a statutory body tomorrow.

A total of 29 suspects have been charged in several states as of today.

KUALA LUMPUR - Seventeen individuals, including company directors and an actress, pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Courts in Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Penang and Sabah today to charges linked to alleged false claims involving incentives under the Social Security Organisations (Perkeso) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme.The accused, comprising nine men and eight women, were charged separately over offences allegedly committed in 2024.In Kuala Lumpur, actress Farah Wahida Zainuddin, 44, and Mohd Nizam Jamaluddin, 45, each faced four charges before Judge Suzana Hussin, while Lim Sue Peng and Lim Sian Tze, both 54, were charged before Judge Rosli Ahmad with five and eight counts respectively.Farah Wahida, as director of Focal Reality Entertainment Sdn Bhd, was accused of submitting false Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Employee Verification Forms to support incentive claims at premises off Jalan Gombak on March 29 and 30, 2024, while Mohd Nizam was charged with abetting her.Sue Peng, director of Zfinity, and Sian Tze, owner of LST Concept Marketing, were charged with similar offences allegedly committed between April 1 and Oct 2, 2024.The four were granted bail ranging from RM6,000 to RM48,000, ordered to report monthly to the nearest Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office, surrender their passports and return to court on Sept 21, Sept 25 and Oct 2.In Perak, four company owners were charged at the Ipoh Sessions Court with a total of 29 counts allegedly committed between February and September 2024.Assari Enterprise owner Chuah Hok Guan, 60, and AC Engineering owner Chiang Hon Wai, 44, each faced five charges, with Chuah accused of abetting Chiang

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PUTRAJAYA - A former chief financial officer (CFO) of a statutory body-owned company spent more than six hours giving a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today to assist in the investigation regarding findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report on Tabung Haji.The statement recording session, which took place at the MACC Headquarters here, began at around 10:30 am and concluded at approximately 5:00 pm today.An MACC source informed that only the former CFO was present, while the former CEO was absent due to health reasons.Meanwhile, MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said in a statement today said that it was the second day of recording statements from the former senior official after he was released yesterday."The statement recording for this individual continues to complete the ongoing investigation regarding the findings in the Tabung Haji RCI Report and concluded at around 5:00 pm," he said.He added that the statement recording will continue tomorrow at 10:00 am.Yesterday, the MACC arrested the former chief executive officer (CEO) and CFO of the statutory body-owned company in connection with the same case.The two individuals, aged 68 and 60 respectively, were detained on suspicion of abusing power in the process of purchasing shares of two plantation companies valued at RM370 million.Both individuals were detained when they appeared to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters at 6:30 pm yesterday

The agency is probing alleged abuse of power in the purchase of shares in two plantation firms worth RM370 million linked to the Tabung Haji RCI report.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 A former chief financial officer (CFO) of a statutory body-owned company spent more than six ho...

The MACC has remanded three key company personnel to assist investigations into the alleged RM450,000 NOP misappropriation linked to the Tabung Haji RCI.

A former CFO of a statutory body's company has given her statement to MACC regarding an alleged abuse of power in a RM370 million share purchase linked to the Tabung Haji RCI.

PUTRAJAYA -The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a five-day remand order against three more individuals, including a deputy general manager for construction, an occupational safety and health manager, and a project director of a property company that is a subsidiary of a statutory body, over the alleged misappropriation of about RM450,000 in Notice of Penalty (NOP) charges.Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah issued the remand order until Aug 9 against the three men, who are in their 50s, following an application by the MACC at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court today.According to a MACC source, the three were arrested at the commission's headquarters at about 6 pm yesterday."Preliminary investigations found that the suspects allegedly conspired to commit the offence between 2017 and 2019," the source said.The source said the arrests followed investigations by a special task force set up to examine the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Tabung Haji, which were made public through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia's (JAKIM) official portal on July 29.Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman confirmed the arrests and said the case was being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a five-day remand order against th...

They were a deputy GM, manager, and project director.

MACC has now detained five individuals in connection with the RCI report on Tabung Haji.

Following the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Tabung Haji, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the former chief executive officer (CEO) and former chief financial officer (CFO) of a company owned by a statutory body

Duo suspected of abusing their power in acquiring shares in two plantation firms.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the former chief executive officer (CEO) and former chief financial officer (CFO) of a company owned by a statutory body on suspicion of abusing their power in the acquisition of shares in two plantation companies worth RM370 million.A source said the two suspects, aged 68 and 60, were arrested at 6.30 pm yesterday when they turned up to give their statements at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya."However, both were subsequently released due to health reasons and will return to the MACC headquarters at 10 am today to continue giving their statements, the source said.According to the source, the arrests followed an investigation by a special task force set up to review and examine the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji, which was made public through the official portal of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on July 29.Meanwhile, MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.Yesterday, the MACC arrested a former plantation manager of a rubber seedling supply company for allegedly misappropriating a contract for the supply of rubber seedlings, as well as a director of a design company on suspicion of offering bribes, following investigations by the same special task force established to review and examine the findings of the RCI report

The two men are suspected of abusing their positions in the purchase of shares in two plantation companies worth RM370 million.

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PUTRAJAYA - The former estate manager of a rubber sapling supply company in the Klang Valley has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of misappropriating a sapling supply contract worth approximately RM8 million.Sources said that the man in his 50s, who is suspected of embezzling the sapling supply contract intended for a subsidiary of a statutory body involved in the plantation sector, was arrested at 7pm yesterday while present to give a statement at the MACC Headquarters here."Initial investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have committed the act between 2015 and 2017

Their cases are connected to irregularities uncovered by the agency involving the governments Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.

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MACC sources say the renovations for four homes worth about RM300,000 were allegedly kickbacks to secure projects from the statutory body.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 The former estate manager of a rubber sapling supply company in the Klang Valley has been...

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five more immigration o...

A source from MACC says the officers were arrested after giving statements at the anti-graft agencys headquarters yesterday.

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five more immigration officers for allegedly colluding in hacking the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) to facilitate the unlawful processing and approval of Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS).According to a source, the five suspects - four men and one woman aged between their 30s and 40s - were arrested at about 1 pm yesterday when they turned up to give statements at the MACC headquarters here.To date, the MACC has recorded statements from 17 individuals to assist in the investigation."Preliminary investigations found that all the officers are suspected of colluding to hack the MyIMMs system while also assisting in obtaining approvals for PLKS applications without following the proper procedures."Following the arrests, the MACC seized five mobile phones belonging to the suspects," the source said.On July 28, the MACC arrested 12 individuals, including six immigration officers, in a joint operation conducted with several other agencies across the Klang Valley and Penang.The other six suspects nabbed comprised two company directors, three foreign nationals and a police officer.The commission also froze bank accounts involving approximately RM300,000.MACC Chief Commissioner Abd Halim Aman confirmed the latest arrests when contacted and said the case is being investigated under Sections 17(a) and 16(a) of the MACC Act 2009.All the suspects are expected to be remanded by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court today

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PUTRAJAYA - The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) has detained eight Myanmar nationals, including a woman believed to be an illegal agent, during a special operation in Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Selangor, on Saturday, uncovering a scheme offering Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) suspected to have been obtained illegally.Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the operation, which began at 3.50 pm, was carried out by officers from the Putrajaya Immigration headquarters Intelligence and Special Operations Division, following a joint operation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on July 28 under Op Crack."Preliminary investigations found that the Myanmar woman detained is linked to a Myanmar man believed to be the mastermind of the syndicate, who was earlier arrested by MACC during Op Crack with JIM."Also detained were one man and six women from Myanmar, believed to be waiting to be sent to prospective employers, bringing the total arrests to eight individuals aged between 29 and 56, he said in a statement today.Zakaria said checks revealed that the female suspect possessed a PLKS for the service sector, four of the women had overstayed, while one man and two other women had no valid passes or travel documents.He said the operation team also seized 16 Myanmar passports, copies of PLKS believed to be fake, documents related to the supply of workers, as well as a Toyota Yaris car suspected to have been used by the syndicate.The syndicate, believed to have been operating since early this year, offered services to obtain PLKS suspected to have been issued illegally through a breached Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs)

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BAHAU Pakatan Harapan (PH) communications director Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged voters to prioritise leaders with integrity and strong governance, citing the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji as a reminder of the importance of accountability in managing public institutions.Speaking at the Ceramah Perdana Grand Finale at Pekan Rompin, here, Fahmi said the RCI report should be viewed based on its findings rather than political sentiment, while stressing that any alleged wrongdoing must be investigated through the proper channels.He said the matter should be left to enforcement agencies including the police, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Bank Negara Malaysia and agencies under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA) to determine whether any offences had taken place."We are not pointing fingers at any leader or candidate

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The reports involved two election candidates and two early voters, says MACC.

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The anti-graft agency says it will probe possible offences including corruption, abuse of power and money laundering.

The RCI report clearly stated that it could be made available to the public."If it is true that I committed wrongdoing, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad would have sent me to prison back in 2018... I was detained for 14 nights, thoroughly investigated, including through a forensic audit," he said.He was speaking while assisting the campaign of Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pertang state seat, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, at Taman Simpang Pertang here on Thursday.According to Abdul Azeez, then Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki had issued an official letter in 2021 stating that there was no abuse of power or misconduct.The former Baling MP also said he had been called by police 11 times previously to assist with forensic investigations.He questioned why the RCI report was released during the Negeri Sembilan state election period instead of earlier."Two weeks ago, I asked the police, and they told me this file had already been prepared to be archived and was only awaiting a no further action (NFA) order."So if they want to investigate again, go ahead

CHENNAH Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said investigations into alleged financial mismanagement involving Tabung Haji should be left to the relevant enforcement agencies instead of being turned into a political issue.Speaking at the Minum Petang Bersama PMX programme in Simpang Durian on Wednesday (July 29), Anwar said those responsible should face legal action if sufficient evidence was found.I dont want to accuse anyone. Let the police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Bank Negara and the relevant authorities investigate.If there is evidence, prosecute them, take them to court and if they are guilty, let them go to prison, he said during his speech.Anwar said the Cabinet had earlier received a briefing from Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain on the institutions financial position.He said the reported losses stemmed from investment decisions made over several years and were not related to the current administration.According to Anwar, Bank Negara had raised concerns as early as 2014 over breaches involving Tabung Haji.The warning was given, but it was ignored

KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court today heard that Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was among the individuals authorised to sign cheques for Bersatus CIMB Bank account, which received party contributions and membership fees.Bersatu finance officer Muhammad Zulhelmi Zaulkafly, 34, said the account had three signatories, namely Muhyiddin, who was the party president at the time; then-deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu; and then-treasurer-general Datuk Mohamed Salleh Bajuri, who was a mandatory signatory."The signatories for the account were the party president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin, and Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, with any two of them required to sign, he said.Muhammad Zulhelmi, the 22nd prosecution witness, was testifying in the trial of the former prime minister, who is facing seven charges of abuse of power and money laundering.He said Bersatu had two bank accounts - CIMB Bank and AmBank, which were monitored by the partys treasurer-general.During examination-in-chief by deputy public prosecutor Mahadi Abdul Jumaat, the witness said the CIMB Bank account was used to receive contributions and membership fees, while the AmBank account was for administrative and operational purposes.Mahadi: So, Encik Zulhelmi, for all donations (contributions) from the public or companies, which bank account would the money be deposited into?Muhammad Zulhelmi: The CIMB Bank account.The witness said the treasurer-general was responsible for presenting Bersatus financial matters to the partys Supreme Leadership Council (MPT), which included the party president.However, he agreed with a suggestion by lawyer Chetan Jethwani, representing Muhyiddin, that no individual had exclusive control over the partys finances despite the existence of two signatories.When questioned by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin on Muhyiddins role in the partys management committee, Muhammad Zulhelmi said Muhyiddin oversaw the committees role and the management of party affairs.He said the committee was responsible for handling the partys administration, management and financial matters.Muhyiddin, 79, who was prime minister and Bersatu president at the time, is facing four charges under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 of allegedly abusing his position to obtain RM225.3 million in gratification for the party in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme between March 2020 and August 2021.The Pagoh MP also faces three charges under Section 4(1)(b), read together with Section 87(1), of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 involving RM200 million allegedly deposited into Bersatu's bank accounts between February 2021 and July 2022.The offences carry maximum prison terms of 20 years and 15 years respectively, as well as fines, upon conviction.The trial before Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin continues on Aug 17

My answer is: here it is. Read it.The decision by the Cabinet today is not mine alone, he said in his speech when meeting locals in Chennah here on Wednesday.The Prime Minister stressed that any elements of misappropriation, fraud and abuse of power identified in the report would be thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities, including the police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Bank Negara Malaysia.If there is evidence, they will be charged, brought before the courts and, if found guilty, sent to prison

PUTRAJAYA - Negative perceptions and prejudices surrounding investigations should not cause the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to be intimidated, as long as every investigation is carried out in accordance with the law, procedures and proper guidelines.MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said confidence in the integrity of the investigation process and the professionalism of officers must continue to be upheld despite the agency frequently facing various public perceptions.He said MACC would continue to uphold professionalism, transparency and integrity in carrying out its entrusted responsibilities."In any investigation, those involved may be dissatisfied and form negative perceptions and that is their right

PUTRAJAYA Complaints received by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) do not all result in prosecution, as each case must undergo a thorough investigation process before any recommendation is submitted to the Attorney-General (AG) for consideration.MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said every complaint received would be carefully investigated by taking into account all evidence and facts before being referred to the AG for further consideration.He said the public should understand that MACCs role is to conduct investigations independently and professionally, rather than ensuring every complaint received ends with prosecution action."MACC is an independent agency that does not take sides

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC, or also known as SPRM) has uncovered a syndicate accused of compromising the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) to fraudulently process Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS)

MACC arrests 12 including six immigration officers for hacking MyIMMs, issuing 1,306 PLKS passes with RM2.4m loss.

1,300 passes issued, RM2.4m loss to govt, says MACC chief.

MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman says the suspects were arrested yesterday at the anti-graft agencys headquarters and the Penang immigration department.

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The letter was to be submitted to Adam Radlan to obtain the supporting minutes from Muhyiddin."I had asked Aliza (Abd Malek) to prepare five pre-qualification application letters for the Klang Utara IPD project. The letters were for Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Fastcoll Corporation Sdn Bhd, MZ Hakujaya Sdn Bhd, Permata Rebana Sdn Bhd and JM Letrik Sdn Bhd, all dated Feb 1, 2021," he said.He also informed the court that the letters were sent to Muhyiddin to obtain his support to participate in the pre-qualification tender for the construction project.Muhyiddin, 79, who was then Prime Minister and Bersatu president, was charged with four counts of abuse of power for allegedly soliciting RM232.5 million in bribes for the political party from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Mamfor Sdn Bhd, and Datuk Azman Yusoff in connection with the Jana Wibawa project.He was accused of committing the offence at the Prime Minister's Office, Bangunan Perdana Putra, Putrajaya between March 1, 2020, and Aug 20, 2021, under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of five times the value of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.The Pagoh MP also faces three charges of receiving RM200 million in unlawful proceeds from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, which were deposited into Bersatu's Ambank and CIMB Bank accounts, allegedly committed in Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur between February 2021 and July 2022.These charges were brought under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment and a fine of either five times the value of the proceeds from unlawful activities or RM5 million, whichever is higher.The trial before Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin resumes tomorrow

MELAKA, July 28 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as...

There are documents believed to be related to the investments held abroad.

MACC says it is working with the AGC to initiate the mutual legal assistance process as part of its investigation.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will host the 22nd Asean P...

Witness testifies company claimed RM138m in the transfer although land valued at RM135m.

Defence in Lim Guan Engs corruption trial disputes conclusions made in MACC probe into the former chief minister.

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 10 witnesses as...

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MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman says officers are reviewing the statements and documents obtained while conducting financial trail analysis through cash transaction reports and suspicious transaction reports.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 The Sessions Court today heard that four to five meetings were held between Beijing Urban...

Investigating officer Zulhilmi Halim says witnesses told MACC the successful bidder had an advantage even before the open tender process.

KOTA KINABALU, July 23 Pertubuhan Rungus Bersatu Sabah (PRBS) president Makinsos Nawai pleaded not guilty in the...

This follows a visit by investigators to KWAP's headquarters in Cyberjaya earlier this week.

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the president of a Sabah-bas...

The suspect allegedly misappropriated funds obtained from the finance ministry in 2022 for the construction of a cultural hall and gallery.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki ha...

SHAH ALAM - Tan Sri Azam Baki has stressed that he has no connection to the awarding of a RM178.29 million contract to a company linked to his brother, Datuk Nasir Baki.Azam said he knows nothing about the matter."That's his business dealings. So does this mean anyone connected to me will be questioned?"I have retired and it is up to the ministry to award the project to his company," he said when contacted on Tuesday.Azam was commenting on a report by The Edge Malaysia which claimed that Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd had secured a six-year contract to develop and operate the Road Charge and Vehicle Entry Permit (RC/VEP) system at the Malaysia-Singapore border.Azam, who retired as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on May 12, also defended his family, saying they should not be targeted simply because of their family ties to him."My family are all good people

KOTA BHARU, July 20 A police station chief has been remanded for seven days to assist investigations into allega...

MACC probing alleged fraud behind Indonesian eFishery investment.

KUALA LUMPUR - The government will not compromise on any corruption or fraud in the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) investments in aquaculture technology start-up company, eFishery, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.He said that although the initial report indicated no such elements had occurred, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) needed to investigate the entire investment process.Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said he had met with KWAP management and stated the need for full cooperation during the investigation."I have met with KWAP management to state (that they) must cooperate fully

Athimulan and Ridha Abdah Subri.When contacted, Mohamad Fadhly said the prosecution would seek further instructions from the Attorney General on whether to file an appeal against today's decision.Zizie Izette was faced with three charges of abetting her husband in receiving cash bribes totalling RM2.8 million.The defence closed its case after Zizie Izette completed her testimony on March 5. Bung Moktar had testified on Sept 2, 2025, after the couple failed to overturn the Court of Appeal's decision ordering them to enter their defence.However, on Jan 16, the Sessions Court acquitted Bung Moktar of all three charges after the prosecution decided not to proceed with the case following the former politician's death on Dec 5, 2025.On the first charge, Zizie Izette is accused of abetting Bung Moktar, who was then the non-executive chairman of Felcra Berhad, in obtaining a RM2.2 million cash bribe from the investment agent of Public Mutual Berhad, Madhi Abdul Hamid.The alleged bribe was an inducement for Bung Moktar to secure the approval of the then Finance Minister II for Felcra Berhad to invest RM150 million in Public Mutual Berhad unit trust products.On the second charge, Zizie Izette was accused of abetting Bung Moktar in obtaining RM262,500 from Madhi through a Public Islamic Treasures Growth Fund (PITGF) account registered in her name for the same purpose.She also faces a third charge of abetting her husband in obtaining RM337,500 from another Public Mutual Berhad investment agent, Norhaili Ahmad Mokhtar, through a Public Ittikal Sequel Fund (PITSEQ) account registered in her name, also in connection with the same investment.The offences were allegedly committed at the Public Bank Berhad Taman Melawati branch on June 12 and June 19, 2015.The charges are framed under Section 28(1)(c) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, which provides for a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and a fine of five times the value of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction

MACC chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman says the investigation team formed yesterday will carry out its work transparently and impartially.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into the RM2...