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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a suspect linked to alleged free home renovations worth approximately RM300,000, reportedly used as kickbacks to secure contracts from a statutory authority.
Kelantan's MACC has remanded a construction project manager for seven days following allegations he solicited and received approximately RM38,000 in bribes from a contractor over four years ago.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a Kelantan police station chief for a week to investigate claims he solicited a RM500 bribe. The officer denies involvement in the alleged transaction.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a police station chief in Kelantan over allegations of accepting bribes amounting to approximately RM1,000, marking another high-profile corruption case within law enforcement.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has detained a senior enforcement officer suspected of accepting a RM50,000 bribe, with a three-day remand period beginning immediately.
A Seoul court has sentenced former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee to seven years in prison for accepting expensive gifts, including jewellery and luxury goods, in exchange for securing government appointments and business favours.
A former assistant engineer with Perak's Kerian District and Land Office has been brought before the Sessions Court in Ipoh facing 146 bribery-related charges involving alleged illicit payments totalling RM183,500 accumulated over several years.