This gives the impression that PKR is no longer operating as one team, he said.At the same time, Afifi said Nurul Izzah Anwars victory as PKR deputy president has yet to be fully translated into the recovery of the partys brand.She has yet to stand out as a figure capable of healing the wounds of PH supporters, strengthening the grassroots structure or reviving the reform narrative that was once the coalitions main strength, he said.He added that the phenomenon of a "body without a head" in PKRs divisional elections further strengthens the argument that the party is facing serious organisational problems.In Kangar, the resignation of 15 committee members, including the deputy division chief, reflects deep dissatisfaction with the direction of the current leadership, showing that the crisis is not confined to the elite level but has also spread to the grassroots, he said.In addition, the factor with the most direct impact on public support is the cost-of-living pressure, particularly in relation to fuel prices.According to analyst Dr Mukhtaruddin Musa, this issue has become the key determinant in assessing public support for the government.He said todays Sinar Harian front-page report shows that rising fuel costs have had a direct impact on various sectors of the economy.In the school transport sector, bus and van operators are under pressure as the diesel subsidy only covers around 25 per cent of their actual needs, forcing them to bear the remaining costs and potentially raise fares, he said.In the agricultural sector, he said the increase in fertiliser and pesticide costs by between 20 and 30 per cent has squeezed profit margins to the point that vegetable production risks dropping by as much as 50 per cent.Meanwhile, in the paddy sector, production costs have risen to nearly RM7,000 per hectare, making operations increasingly unsustainable.Although subsidies exist, they are insufficient to absorb the surge in costs, while the purchase price of paddy remains low and no longer aligns with current realities, creating the risk of farmers leaving the sector.In service sectors such as car rentals, the sharp rise in fuel costs has forced operators to restructure prices and business strategies, while consumer demand has also declined due to financial pressure, he said.At the household level, he said the impact of rising fuel costs has triggered higher prices for goods, fares and monthly bills, significantly reducing peoples disposable income.Overall, every sector shows that rising fuel costs not only affect producers and operators, but are ultimately passed on to the public in the form of higher prices and a declining quality of life.All of this is fuelling public dissatisfaction with PH as the leading force in the government today, he said.Another analyst, Dr Mohd Fuad Salleh, said the biggest threat to PH is the loss of the moral advantage that was once its greatest strength.He said PH had previously won on the narrative of reform, integrity and good governance. However, major issues such as allegations involving outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Tan Sri Azam Bakis share ownership, claims of a corporate mafia, Bestinet, FWCMS, TURAP and weaknesses in institutional management have led reform supporters to question the governments sincerity.He said the "Tangkap Azam Baki" rally on April 25, although not held on a large scale, carried significant political symbolism.It shows that integrity issues are now not only being played up by the opposition, but are also being driven by figures and supporters once associated with the reform movement itself.This rally cuts across party and political ideology

Fashion retailer slumps to its 2020 lows after the graft agency launched an investigation linked to money laundering.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 Bank accounts belonging to fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd and its subsidiaries have...

Company says its operations remain unaffected and that it has taken steps to unfreeze the affected accounts.

The people already lost confidence that there will be a serious effort to fight graft.

The PKR deputy president says real reform happens with a review of the MACC Act, the strengthening of institutional safeguards and accountability to Parliament.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar said the appointment of Da...

SEREMBAN, April 26 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Negeri Sembilan has received approval to exte...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 The appointment of former High Court Judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to lead the Malays...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki...

JOHOR BAHRU, April 26 The appointment of former High Court judge, Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new M...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor has obtained an order to extend...

MACC has identified 40 witnesses in a probe into alleged misappropriation of funds by a Selangor NGO, with RM27 million in assets seized.

Former judge Halim Aman will replace Mr Azam Baki as MACC chief, but demands for public inquiry continue.

Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin and PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan say that Abdul Halim Aman must work to restore public trust in MACC as a credible agency.

KUALA PILAH, April 25 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified 40 witnesses in its investi...

The outgoing MACC chief says his career in public service was fulfilling, and expressed gratitude to Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for allowing him the opportunity to serve.

KUALA PILAH - Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the agency for six years.He said the trust placed in him throughout his tenure as Chief Commissioner since March 9, 2020, which will end on May 12, including three contract extensions, is a significant recognition of his teams dedication in combating corruption."I express my utmost gratitude to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for this trust, as well as the opportunity to continue serving through three contract extensions...this is a deeply meaningful honour for me, he said.He told reporters this after officiating the handover ceremony of the Kampung Terentang Kariah Mosque in Padang Lebar, held in conjunction with the One Leader One Village Programme (Santuni Madani), which was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, here today.Azam also called on all MACC personnel to extend full cooperation to the new leadership to ensure the continuity of the agencys excellence."Plans after this are still uncertain...I am not a politician, I am a civil servant and wish to continue serving the people, he said.Today, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong consented to the appointment of former High Court judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new MACC Chief Commissioner, effective May 13.Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the appointment is in line with Subsection 5(1) of the MACC Act or Act 694

KUALA LUMPUR - The government was urged to carry out a comprehensive overhaul of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) system on Saturday, with speakers stressing that a mere change of leadership is not enough to restore public confidence in the agency.Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung called for immediate institutional reform, saying that a leadership change alone falls short of what is needed."Systemic change must be implemented immediately because a change of leadership alone is insufficient."As long as the system is not changed, whatever any individual says will continue to be doubted

Speakers also demand a royal commission of inquiry into the anti-graft agency and outgoing chief Azam Baki.

PETALING JAYA - The change of the top man at MACC must not be merely a change of face, says Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) president Raymon Ram.He also said that allegations against Tan Sri Azam Baki should not disappear with the new appointment.The anti-graft NGO said that a change in leadership was important but without strengthening MACCs independence and oversight, it risks addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause.When contacted, Raymon said the announcement of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman's appointment as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief should be an opportunity for a reset.This new appointment must not be mistaken for a resolution

BUKIT MERTAJAM -The investigation into the share ownership allegations involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has been concluded and is now awaiting a final decision from the government.Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this, adding that the findings have already been presented to the Cabinet.As far as I am aware, the investigation regarding the alleged shareholdings has been completed

BATU KAWAN, April 25 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today explained the selection of former judge Datuk...

KUALA LUMPUR - Garment retailer Padini Holdings Bhd has commenced an internal review to assess the circumstances surrounding the freezing of certain identified bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).In a statement today, it said that, based on information presently available to the company, the order was issued by the MACC in connection with an ongoing investigation involving certain external counterparties to the group who are not employees, officers or part of the groups management."The company wishes to emphasise that, based on information currently available, we are not aware of any allegation or wrongdoing on our part and understand that the freezing order is a procedure taken in the course of the investigation."The company has engaged external legal counsel to advise on this matter and is taking such steps as may be necessary, including seeking appropriate relief in respect of the unfreezing of the affected accounts, it said.Padini also said that the groups day-to-day operations remain fully functional and uninterrupted, with business continuing as usual and will provide further updates as and when there are any material developments.It said the company will continue to be fully cooperative with the relevant authorities and remains committed to ensuring transparency throughout this process.Yesterday, the company, via its filing with Bursa Malaysia, said that MACC has frozen certain identified bank accounts of the company and its subsidiaries pursuant to an order issued under Section 44(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001

The prime minister says Abdul Halim Aman's background in judiciary, and his non-involvement in business or political activities make him the ideal choice.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo today challenged the incoming Malaysian Anti-Corru...

'Halim must present clear roadmap of specific reforms he intends to implement.'

KUALA LUMPUR Two individuals who disrupted a forum featuring Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur on April 7 were among those present at the "Tangkap Azam Baki" rally held here on Saturday.The two men were among the participants who addressed the crowd and voiced dissatisfaction with Azam and the Madani government.One of them said the gathering reflected the demand among students and youths for an integrity body free from corruption.Today, students and young people have gathered

We are not the ones who provoke or wanted any kind of explosion or whatever," he said.He stressed that Bersih's position on violence remained unequivocal."It is important to note that we are against all violence when it comes to peaceful assembly," he said.The explosion, believed to have been caused by firecrackers, occurred at around 3.30pm while student groups were delivering speeches from atop a four-wheel-drive vehicle.Police swiftly cordoned off the area with yellow tape for further investigation. It is understood that no injuries were reported.The rally, organised by the "Tangkap Azam Baki" secretariat, drew activists, students and opposition figures demanding accountability from outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose tenure ends on May 12, as well as the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate him and reforms to the MACC chief appointment process.

KUALA LUMPUR When His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, approved the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today, many Malaysians had the same question: who is this man now tasked with leading the country's most scrutinised institution?Unlike his predecessor Tan Sri Azam Baki, who rose through the ranks of the MACC itself, Halim is an outsider to the commission - a career lawyer and judge who spent more than three decades navigating Malaysia's courts before retiring from the bench in March 2023.A Melaka boy with a Hull educationBorn on March 10, 1957, in Kampung Alai, Melaka, Halim obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Universiti Malaya in 1982, before furthering his studies with a Master of Laws from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom in 1996.According to the Malaysian Judiciary Annual Report 2023, he began his career in the judicial and legal service in 1982, the same year he graduated and spent the next 22 years serving in a wide range of roles across the country's legal apparatus.A career built in the trenches of the lawBefore he ever sat on the bench, Halim had already accumulated a formidable legal career

KUALA LUMPUR Participants of the "Tangkap Azam Baki" rally began moving slowly towards Dataran Merdeka here under police supervision on Saturday.Several police vehicles carrying Light Strike Force (LSF) personnel were also seen deployed around the area to ensure no untoward incidents occurred.Earlier, the rally which began at around 3pm was jolted by a loud bang believed to have been caused by a firecracker explosion.However, the situation was swiftly brought under control by police and it is understood that no individuals were injured in the incident.The rally had drawn activists, students and opposition figures to the streets of Kuala Lumpur to demand accountability from outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose tenure ends on May 12.Organisers had earlier confirmed the protest would proceed despite the governments announcement today that Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman would succeed Azam as MACC chief commissioner effective May 13.Muda president and Puteri Wangsa assemblyman Amira Aisya had stated the rally was not about one individual alone but about a system that has festered and needs to be overhauled immediately.The protest carried two core demands the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Azam Baki, and a reform of the MACC chief appointment process to involve Parliament rather than leaving it solely in the hands of the Prime Minister.Azam had faced sustained calls to step down following media reports in February accusing him and other senior MACC officials of misconduct and breaches of public service rules allegations he and the commission have described as baseless.His contract had been extended three times since his initial appointment in March 2020, with one-year extensions granted in May 2023, May 2024 and May 2025 a tenure that had already surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60 for public officials.

KUALA LUMPUR Chaos broke out at the Tangkap Azam Baki rally after firecrackers exploded in front of a shopping mall here on Saturday.The incident occurred at around 3.30pm while student groups were delivering speeches from atop a four-wheel-drive vehicle.Sinar, which was present at the scene, observed that several of the blasts had hit the surrounding shop premises area.It is understood that some participants were injured, however their latest condition has yet to be confirmed.The explosion site was subsequently cordoned off by police officers with yellow tape for further investigation.The rally, dubbed Tangkap Azam Baki, had drawn activists, students and opposition figures to the streets of Kuala Lumpur to demand accountability from outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose tenure ends on May 12.Organisers had earlier confirmed the protest would proceed despite the governments announcement today that Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman would succeed Azam as MACC chief effective May 13.Muda president and Puteri Wangsa assemblyman Amira Aisya had stated the rally was not about one individual alone but about a system that has festered and needs to be overhauled immediately.The protest carried two core demands the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Azam and a reform of the MACC chief appointment process to involve Parliament rather than leaving it solely in the hands of the Prime Minister.Azam had faced sustained calls to step down following media reports in February accusing him and other senior MACC officials of misconduct and breaches of public service rules allegations he and the commission have described as baseless.His contract had been extended three times since his initial appointment in March 2020, with one-year extensions granted in May 2023, May 2024 and May 2025 a tenure that had already surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60 for public officials.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Garment retailer Padini Holdings Bhd has commenced an internal review to assess the circumstances surrounding the freezing of certain identified bank accounts belonging to the company and its subsidiaries by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Padini Holdings Bhd begins an internal review after MACC freezes certain bank accounts linked to an investigation involving external counterparties, not employees or management.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 A planned rally against outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sr...

KUALA LUMPUR (April 25): Malaysia appointed on Saturday a former high court judge as the country’s new anti-graft czar to replace its outgoing chief who was dogged by allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman comes as Prime Minister Dato Sri Anwar Ibrahim’s government faces increased [...] The post Former high court judge Abdul Halim Aman is new MACC chief appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

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Malaysia on Saturday appointed a former judge as its new anti-corruption chief in an unprecedented move, as the government seeks to calm months of political turbulence over alleged misconduct linked to the watchdogs outgoing head. Allies and opponents have hit out against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since February following reports claiming that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) boss Azam Baki was involved in a share ownership scandal and the agencys officers were allegedly working...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 After the announcement of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Chief Commissioner of the...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 After the announcement of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new Chief Commissioner of the...

The appointment, approved by the King following a recommendation by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, brings in a figure from outside the agency at a moment of heightened public scrutiny on corruption enforcement.

Padini Holdings has disclosed that several of its bank accounts, along with those of certain subsidiaries, have been frozen by MACC under anti-money laundering legislation

The fashion retailer says the accounts were frozen in an investigation involving external parties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 Padini Holdings Berhad has clarified that the recent freezing of its bank accounts by the...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 The Tangkap Azam Baki rally calling for action against outgoing Malaysian A...

SHAH ALAM - Activists and opposition figures pressed ahead with a protest today calling for the arrest of outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, even as the government has already announced his successor.The rally, dubbed Tangkap Azam Baki, was organised amid growing public anger over alleged misconduct by Azam.International media reports in February had accused him of misconduct and breaches of public service rules allegations Azam and the MACC have described as baseless.Muda president and Puteri Wangsa assemblyman Amira Aisya, in a statement ahead of the protest, confirmed the rally would proceed as planned, stating the movement had two core demands: the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Azam and a reform of the MACC chief appointment process to involve Parliament rather than leaving it solely in the hands of the Prime Minister.This protest is not about one individual alone

UPDATED 1.32PM Halim to lead anti-graft agency effective May 13.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 The Malaysian government today announced a new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC...

SHAH ALAM - Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has been appointed as the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, effective May 13, 2026.The appointment was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, who subsequently granted royal consent in accordance with Subsection 5(1) of the MACC Act 2009.Halim succeeds Tan Sri Azam Baki, whose contract expires on May 12 after being extended three times since his initial appointment in March 2020, with one-year extensions granted in May 2023, May 2024 and May 2025.Azam had faced sustained calls to step down following media reports in February accusing him and other senior officials of misconduct and breaches of public service rules allegations he and the MACC described as baseless.The King had signalled the leadership change was coming, saying in a post that he would determine the best candidate to lead MACC, adding that there is no need for any party to politicise the matter.Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the government is confident that Halims extensive experience and strong integrity will bolster governance, strengthen public trust and intensify anti-corruption efforts nationwide.

The king has consented to the appointment, which takes effect on May 13.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 Several bank accounts belonging to fashion retailer Padini Holdings Berhad and its subsid...

Padini said the company is taking the necessary steps to engage with the relevant authorities

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen certain bank accounts of Padini Holdings Bhd and its subsidiaries in connection with an ongoing investigation.The garment retailer stated in a Bursa Malaysia filing today that the accounts have been frozen under Section 44(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001."The company is assisting in the ongoing investigation, and the affected accounts are not actively used for the groups day-to-day operations, said Padini.The group continues to have access to other banking facilities to support its ongoing business operations."Based on the information currently available, the board is of the view that the freezing of the aforesaid accounts is not expected to have a material financial and operational impact on the group, it said.Padini said the company is taking the necessary steps to engage with the relevant authorities and will extend its full cooperation to assist in the investigation

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Fashion retailer Padini Holdings Bhd says the accounts belonged to the company and its subsidiaries but are not actively being used in their daily operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former director of a telec...

MACC special operations division senior director Zamri Zainul Abidin says the suspect, in his 70s, will be charged on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former director of a telecommunications company for allegedly submitting documents containing false particulars to a development financial institution to secure approval for a loan of about RM200 million.According to a source, the male suspect, in his 70s, was arrested at 10.35am today when he turned up to give a statement at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya."Preliminary investigations found that the suspect is believed to have acted in collusion with several individuals who were charged earlier and committed the offence in 2012, the source said.Meanwhile, MACC senior director (Special Operations) Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.He said the suspect will be charged this Monday, at a Kuala Lumpur Court

NILAI, April 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is tracing the flow of funds related to the embe...

Drink-driving, MACC scandal: Malaysia's justice system bending to public pressure or finally getting serious?

MACC is tracking RM230m embezzled by an NGO, obtaining bank records from 2018 to present, and seizing RM18.36m in assets

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the names will not be disclosed to the public.

PASIR GUDANG (April 24): The list of candidates for the post of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner was presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

PASIR GUDANG - The list of candidates for the post of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner was presented to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.He said the list comprises individuals who are qualified to lead the national anti-corruption agency.Speaking to reporters after attending lunch and engaging with the community at Pasar Tani Kekal Permas Jaya here today, Anwar jokingly responded when asked about the number of candidates submitted for His Majestys consideration."There are 120 (names submitted)," he said.He said the shortlist would not be disclosed at this stage and would only be announced later.According to a post on the HRH Crown Prince of Johor Facebook page, Sultan Ibrahim and the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, received the Prime Minister in audience today.Yesterday, His Majesty said that the new MACC chief commissioner would be selected by him.Earlier, Anwar also spent time mingling and taking photographs with the local community at Pasar Tani Kekal Permas Jaya, as well as inspecting essential goods on sale.He arrived at 12.33pm and was greeted by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi and Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim.The Prime Minister then proceeded to Masjid Bandar Permas Jaya to perform Friday prayers

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Mal...

UPDATED 3.45PM Agong yesterday announced that he would be appointing a new chief commissioner.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized immovable assets worth an esti...

PUTRAJAYA, April 24 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) now requires all its personnel to declare th...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 The youth wings of rival political parties DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) and MCA Youth are...

MACC seizes 14 properties worth RM18.36 million linked to alleged misappropriation of RM230 million in NGO funds, with two suspects remanded.

Chief commissioner Azam Baki describes it as a proactive measure to ensure MACC's image is not tarnished.

MACC seizes RM4 million in assets from a preacher under investigation for misappropriating RM12.3 million in NGO funds, including cash and gold.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized assets worth approximately RM4 million believed to be linked to an independent preacher under investigation for alleged misappropriation of funds from a non-governmental organisation (NGO).A source said the Negeri Sembilan MACC carried out the latest seizure today, involving various foreign and local currencies amounting to RM152,155, as well as 7,325 Saudi Riyals and SGD27,134."In addition to the cash seizure, various gold ornaments valued at about RM2 million were also confiscated, bringing the total value of assets seized over the past two days to around RM4 million, the source said.Preliminary investigations revealed that two NGO committee members suspected of colluding with the preacher were his wife, who serves as the organisations treasurer, and its secretary."Investigations found that funds were allegedly transferred into the preachers personal bank account as well as into accounts belonging to eight companies linked to him, without the knowledge of other committee members, the source added.Negeri Sembilan MACC director Awgkok Ahmad Taufik Putra Awg Ismail confirmed the matter when contacted.He said the eight companies involved operate in sectors including printing, publishing, book sales, marketing, product distribution, human resource management and product ambassador management.Yesterday, MACC reportedly arrested the preacher, believed to be in his 30s, on suspicion of abusing his position and misappropriating approximately RM12.3 million in NGO funds for personal use.He has been remanded for five days until April 26 to assist in investigations

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized immovable assets worth an estimated RM18.36 million involving 14 properties as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a non-governmental organisation (NGO).In a TikTok post, the MACC said the seizure includes seven residential properties valued at RM15.53 million, among them a bungalow worth RM10 million

They comprise local and foreign currencies, plus gold ornaments.

Two NGO committee members suspected of colluding with him have also been identified as his wife and the organisations secretary.

PUTRAJAYA, April 23 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recorded statements from five individuals linke...

They comprise importers, forwarding agents and middlemen, says a source.

An MACC source says seven residential properties, three office units and four plots of land were seized in a series of raids today.

Woo Kah Leong, a Perak executive councillor, says controversies implicating MACC can't be ignored although Azam Baki's tenure is set to end next month.