KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen four company accounts and bank...

Sources say the funds are from accounts belonging to four individuals and four companies.

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen four company accounts and bank accounts belonging to four individuals, totalling an estimated RM4 million, in connection with an investigation involving land misappropriation in Selangor.According to sources, the investigation, being carried out by the Selangor MACC since Monday (March 9), has frozen two unit trust accounts worth about RM2.6 million and several company and individual savings accounts totalling about RM1 million."At the same time, the MACC investigation is now focusing on allegations of abuse of power and fraud," the sources said.Yesterday, a company director, who was also a trustee of an eight-acre land at a plantation in Hulu Selangor, was remanded for five days until Monday (March 16) in connection with the same case.According to sources, 24 individuals have so far had their statements recorded, and the MACC is still tracking down other witnesses involved in the case to record their statements.Meanwhile, Selangor MACC director Mohd Azwan Ramli, when contacted, confirmed the matter and said that the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A)) of the MACC Act 2009

Businessman Albert Tei has released a photo purportedly showing a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer brandishing a firearm to back his claims that he had a gun pointed at him during a raid on his home last November

Businessperson says images clearly show the layout of his home in Puchong.

It says agency's involvement raises serious concerns about institutional conflict of interest.

The Seputeh MP says a royal commission of inquiry provides greater transparency, accountability and credibility.

KOTA KINABALU (March 12): Sawit Kinabalu Group reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and corporate governance through the Anti-Corruption Pledge (IBR) at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. The programme was organised by the Integrity & Governance Division of Sawit Kinabalu Group in collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah

If no one had exposed it, would Azam Baki still be MACC chief? The reported decision not to extend Azam Bakis contract as head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after 12 May, 2026 may seem like the end of a controversy; however, it raises a deeper and uncomfortable question

He claims it confirms his account that officers pointed their guns at him and his family.

RCI will protect integrity of investigations, one MP says.

There is no question of injustice, said Farah Ezlin.Earlier, Amer Hamzah sought clarification on whether the investigation against his client had been completed or was still ongoing."Since the last mention date and up until today, we understand that an investigation is still ongoing. We wish to seek clarification from the court, as it would be unfair for the charges to proceed against our client if the investigation is not yet complete."We also filed an application on Feb 4 to transfer this case to the High Court, and the hearing has been scheduled for April 9, said Amer Hamzah.Farah Ezlin said the prosecution would oppose the application to transfer the case and informed the court that some documents related to the case had been handed over to the defence in accordance with Section 51A of the Criminal Procedure Code."However, certain documents are still pending review, and we are requesting time to hand over the remaining documents, she said.The court then fixed May 8 for the next mention.On Dec 4, 2025, Shamsul Iskandar was charged at the Sessions Court here with agreeing to accept RM100,000 in cash from businessman Albert Tei Jiann Cheing, 37, as an inducement to help Teis companies obtain mineral exploration licences in Sabah, although the matter was not related to his official duties.He also faces a charge of accepting RM40,000 in cash from the same individual for the same purpose, in addition to two counts of receiving bribes in the form of furniture and electrical appliances valued at RM14,580.03 and RM22,249, respectively.The offences were allegedly committed at premises in Jalan Medang Serai, Bukit Bandaraya; at a hotel car park in Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin here; and at Jalan P14a 1/1, Precinct 14, Putrajaya, between Dec 7, 2023 and Jan 31, 2024, as well as between Nov 24, 2023 and March 5, 2024.On Dec 5 last year, he was charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court with one count of corruptly obtaining RM62,924 from Tei at a bank in Country Heights, Kajang between Nov 28, 2023 and Sept 23, 2024.The sum was allegedly deposited into a womans bank account for the rental of a house in Kuala Lumpur, as an inducement to assist Teis companies in securing mineral exploration licences in Sabah.All charges were framed under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694) and are punishable under Section 24(1) of the same Act, which provides for a maximum imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the amount or value of the gratification, or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction

PUTRAJAYA (March 11): Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar will take follow-up action regarding the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil

Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil says ministers were also informed that investigations into several people regarding corporate takeovers had begun several years ago.

Programme meant to empower local grassroots economy has been abused, Raja Bahrin claims.

Wan Shaharuddin says it was his decision to use them, not the MACC chief.

'Any bid to wait it out until Azam retires will deepen public suspicion.'

PETALING JAYA: A Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) must be set up to investigate allegations of a "corporate mafia" and excessive shareholding involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, says the MCA Youth central committee

DAP holding special congress on July 12, delegates will vote whether party leaders should resign all govt positions ministerial posts, state EXCO roles, and positions in GLCs The following is adapted and edited from CNA here: ... I have some comments after this: snap poll rumbles grow, internal strife, widening anti-graft controversy multiple challenges may force early elections nearly two years ahead of Feb 2028 deadline secret meeting between UMNO and opposition long-time ally DAP rethinking their ties allegations besieging MACC chief developments occurring almost concurrently now pose most serious threat to tenure pressure on PH coalition may force early elections nearly two years ahead of Feb 2028 deadline pressure building, perfect storm brewing Of particular concern little-known meeting in Bangkok in mid-Dec between leaders from UMNO, Bersatu, PAS sources told CNA UMNO president attended with party sec-gen Bersatu represented by Hamzah Zainudin PAS by secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan 'PH' not informed of Bangkok meeting according to anonymous sources in admin only acknowledged after confronted by Saifuddin Nasution who had been alerted by Thai intelligence, sources told CNA

'Use of edited videos in Muhyiddin's trial against Azam's stand on Sabah scandal.'

PUTRAJAYA (March 10): The Public Service Department (JPA) Disciplinary Board will meet soon to discuss the report by the Special Investigation Committee on the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki

Lee also says MACC didn't query her on the matter during probe.

PUTRAJAYA: The Public Service Department Disciplinary Board will meet soon to discuss thereport by the Special Investigation Committee on the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki

PUTRAJAYA - The Public Service Department (JPA) Disciplinary Board will meet soon to discuss the report by the Special Investigation Committee on the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said both he and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had received the report from the committee chairman, who is also Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar."I have forwarded the report to the JPA, and we will convene a Disciplinary Board meeting soon, he told reporters after the handover of bubur lambuk and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Departments Light Operational Vehicle here today.Shamsul Azri added that the matter is also expected to be raised at the Cabinet meeting tomorrow.The government had established a special committee to investigate allegations and related issues concerning the MACC Chief Commissioner.This followed a Bloomberg report claiming that Azam held millions of shares in a financial services company, based on corporate filings.However, during a recent press conference, Azam maintained that his RM800,000 shareholding in the financial services company was carried out transparently and in accordance with the required procedures

PMX, who renewed Azam three times despite public outrage, is now expected to let him go under pressure from his own coalition partners

MP says RCI not only about Azam, Bersih stresses it's crucial to address all MACC issues.

Sixteen suspects, the syndicates ring leaders who had been hiding abroad, were arrested in a series of coordinated operations.

UPDATED 10.07PM This comes amid growing pressure to take action against the MACC chief.

He says PM must act on complaints before lawmakers start questioning his position.

Awareness campaign not necessary if MACC chief's tenure hadn't been extended - Amira.

The Pagoh MP is facing seven charges of abuse of power and money laundering. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) assistant [...] The post Purported recordings of Muhyiddin played in court in corruption trial appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

Allegations of MACC abusing its wide-ranging powers have sparked calls for its chief Azam Baki to be suspended.

Witness questioned over TikTok clips used as evidence in Jana Wibawa proceedings.

He points out action would've been taken against him by now if MACC has solid case.

The ex-economy minister says it is 'odd' that he has not been called yet, unless the agency is still gathering evidence.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says he has no problem with a royal commission of inquiry being formed

KOTA KINABALU (March 7): A former assistant accountant of a government agency has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah on suspicion of submitting documents containing false details related to upgrading and maintenance works worth RM90,000

KOTA KINABALU, March 7 The Sabah branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested an assistant...

Family's lawyer says they have not received any updates since MACC's raid 4 months ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 An ex-aide to former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has appointed two lawyers to...

The former aide to ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli says his lawyers would liaise with MACC to arrange a session for him to give his statement.

KUALA LUMPUR - Toh Puan Na'imah Abdul Khalid, the widow of the late Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin, along with her two children and their lawyers, filed an originating lawsuit in the High Court on Friday against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The lawsuit addresses allegations related to an investigation into efforts to overthrow the government and also names two other parties: the Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail and the Malaysian Government.Na'imah, 69, her children, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin and their lawyers, Amir Zharif Abdullah and Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid, are the plaintiffs, identifying Anwar, Khalid and the government as the first to third defendants.The plaintiffs seek a declaration that the investigation initiated by the second and third defendants under Section 124B of the Penal Code is unlawful.They contend that the defendants' actions are unconstitutional, malicious, intended for hidden purposes and an abuse of statutory power.Additionally, the plaintiffs argue that Section 124B, which aims to prohibit activities undermining parliamentary democracy, is unconstitutional due to its vagueness, overly broad and disproportionate scope.They state this violates Article 5 (right to personal liberty), Article 8 (equality before the law) and Article 10 (freedom of speech, assembly and association) of the Federal Constitution."We seek a declaration that the actions of the second and third defendants in initiating the investigation have violated the fundamental freedoms guaranteed under the constitution," they stated.Lawyers Rajesh Nagarajan and Sachpreetraj Singh, representing the plaintiffs, emphasised that the lawsuit was filed in the public interest to challenge the abuse of power."This is also to stop false allegations regarding an alleged 'Zionist conspiracy' to overthrow the government," they said in a media statement.Na'imah has previously denied any involvement in efforts to overthrow the government, calling the accusations baseless and nonsensical.She criticised attempts to link her to a Bloomberg report involving Tan Sri Azam Baki, the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as irresponsible and damaging to media credibility.Last week, a police report circulated on social media, alleging that the influential family had appointed a UK-based strategic communications firm to exert pressure on the MACC and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the assistance of international media.Earlier reports indicated that five individuals, including four of Daim's children and an 'influential individual,' were alleged to be involved in a plot to overthrow the government.These allegations emerged after police confirmed an investigation involving "international media agencies and influential individuals," following Bloomberg's report on abuse of power within the MACC, which provoked significant political reactions.Meanwhile, the MACC stated that four of the late Tun Daim's children - Asnida, Md Wira Dani, Muhammed Amir and Muhammed Ami - are being sought to assist in a high-profile investigation currently underway.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recently joined a global law enforcement operation that dismantled LeakBase, an online forum used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today called on Chai Jin Shern, also known as...

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC, or SPRM) says it has seized digital evidence and helped shut down a domain linked to the LeakBase cybercrime forum as part of a coordinated international enforcement operation

The anti-graft agency says cooperation with law enforcement authorities is a basic obligation of any citizen when required to assist an investigation.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the seizure of the LeakBase da...

The anti-graft agency says the platform functioned as an online marketplace for stolen data such as credit and debit card numbers.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has joined a global law enforcement sweep...

Wait for special committee's report first, Anwar says.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), along with the law enforcement authorities from 14 countries, successfully carried out coordinated enforcement actions targeting individuals linked to the cybercrime data-leak forum known as LeakBase

PUTRAJAYA, March 6 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed a claim by the Coalition for Clean and...

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (March 6) said that he is still waiting for a report from the Attorney General before making any further statements regarding the issue involving the Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Tan Sri Azam Baki

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he is awaiting the Attorney General's report on the MACC chief's shareholding before making any statement.

Prime minister says it is unfair for Bersih to make such an accusation.

It is disconcerting to see the echoes of past regimes in today's govt.

Govt leaders question enforcement tactics, dismiss graft claims as 'fairy tale'.

SHAH ALAM, March 5 The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed support for the Malaysia...

SEREMBAN, March 5 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Negeri Sembilan detained a school hostel su...

SHAH ALAM Former PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed that the first person the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should be looking for, if there were indeed irregularities in the RM1.11 billion mega agreement between the government and a foreign company, is the Prime Minister himself.The Pandan MP alleged that MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki was instead focusing on locating his former aide at the Economy Ministry James Chai, who he said merely prepared presentation slides and is currently working in Cambridge.Just because the political plot within PKR did not turn out the way the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) wanted, the entire machinery of government is now being mobilised to go after a young man, he said in a post on X on Thursday.On Wednesday, MACC was reported to be attempting to locate Chai, who is also a political analyst, to assist in its investigation.The commission said Chai, whose full name is Chai Jin Shern, is being sought to help with the probe, although it did not disclose details of the case under investigation.Earlier, MACC confirmed that it had initiated an investigation into a mega agreement between the government and foreign company Arm Ltd, estimated to be worth RM1.11 billion.The probe followed a review by MACC of information submitted by several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) concerning a former senior minister from a ministry.Preliminary investigations by the commission indicated that the RM1.11 billion deal was believed to have been finalised in haste by the Economy Ministry.Following this, Chai on Thursday morning criticised MACC after it was alleged to have created the impression that he was hiding to avoid being investigated.Chai said the narrative presented by MACC made it appear as though he was a fugitive.He added that Azam had also held a press conference on the matter, which gave the impression that he was hiding like a criminal.Rafizi further claimed that the Prime Minister should be the first person sought by MACC, as all dealings with Arm Ltd involved him.The one who asked us to arrange the meeting with Arm Ltd was Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself

Being called to assist in an investigation does not mean someone has committed an offence, says MACC.

This is not the first time we have seen MACC misinterpret the legal boundaries governing its own powers.

It says IO started contacting Chai on Feb 24 but received no response.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today denied allegations that it was perse...

SHAH ALAM - Former aide to former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, James Chai, has firmly denied claims that he is evadingHe insisted he was neither in hiding nor comparable to fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho better known as Jho Low after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) issued a public notice seeking him to assist in investigations.Chai criticised the move by MACC and its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, claiming that the anti-graft agency did not try to contact him directly before publicly stating it was tracking him down over a RM1.1 billion government agreement with a foreign firm."The basis of this investigation is the allegation that my former boss, Rafizi, misappropriated funds and that the transaction I was involved in was approved hastily and improperly."MACC issued a public notice to locate me as if I were a fugitive and Azam Baki himself held a press conference on the matter

DAP's top leadership says the government must handle the allegations made in a Bloomberg report effectively to defend MACC's credibility.

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DAP Youth chief says conducting investigations in an intimidating manner erodes public confidence in institutions and the unity government.

PUTRAJAYA: Several issues involving IJM Corporation Bhd are being investigated, including a suspected money laundering case and allegations linked to a project and a share acquisition by Sunway Group, says anti-graft authorities

PUTRAJAYA: A former minister and 11 others have been called by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to give statements over a RM1.1bil government deal with a foreign company

The agency says its investigating officers tried to contact James Chai several times, but to no avail.

The anti-graft agency, however, does not give details of the investigation

Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, says the anti-graft agency could have reached him through his friends, ex-colleagues or social media

PUTRAJAYA - Only one of the four children of former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has contacted the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after being ordered to present themselves at the agencys office, Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said.Speaking at a press conference here today, Azam said Md Wira Dani was the one who had made contact, but the whereabouts of the other three - Asnida, Muhammed Amir Zainuddin and Muhammed Amin Zainuddin -remain unknown."We (MACC) have attempted to reach them through their lawyers and urged them to present themselves at our office as soon as possible, he explained, saying that they were being traced to facilitate the investigation over failures and non-compliance in the declaration of assets.The investigation, codenamed Ops Godfather, is being conducted under Section 23 and Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009, as well as Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2001.On Feb 28, the MACC issued public notices seeking the four siblings after they failed to respond to earlier official notices.Azam said the probe involves tracing assets in several countries, but declined to disclose further details, including locations and amounts."We have identified assets in several countries

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 About RM12.48 million in alleged bribe payments are believed to have been transacted since 20...

MACC is looking for Chai Jin Shern to help in an investigation but his whereabouts are unknown.

A preliminary MACC investigation finds that RM12.4 million in bribes had been paid by companies to middlemen and enforcement officers.

KUALA LUMPUR A lawyer representing Toh Puan Naimah Abdul Khalid has denied allegations that there were any discussions or instructions from the widow of the late former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin to topple the government or undermine the parliamentary democratic system.Lawyer Muhammad Nizamuddin Abdul Hamid said throughout his duty in defending Naimah, 69, all parties had focused solely on the actual facts."There were no discussions about toppling the government; this is the mother of all lies."The family of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin has the right to defend themselves against all slander and accusations thrown at them, whether in court or in the media," he said in a press conference at the High Court, here, today.He added that this was not limited to allegations by the government or the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).He said the legacy and good name of his clients family must be properly defended.Commenting on the police report that went viral on social media and an international media report by Bloomberg, Nizamuddin said the narrative being spread was untrue, excessive and baseless.He confirmed that two lawyers representing Naimah were named in the police report."I am one of those named in the police report, while the other person named is Amir Zharif Abdullah," he said.Previously, Naimah came forward to deny any involvement in efforts to topple the government, as alleged by certain parties.She stressed that the accusations were not only baseless but also absurd and illogical.She also described attempts to link her to an international media report by Bloomberg involving MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki as irresponsible and an insult to the credibility of media practitioners.Last week, a police report circulating on social media claimed that the influential family member had appointed a United Kingdom-based strategic communications firm.It was allegedly to exert pressure on the MACC and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim with the help of international media.