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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former chief executive and chief financial officer of Tabung Haji, the Islamic pilgrimage fund, as part of an investigation into the controversial acquisition of plantation company shares valued at RM370 million.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional immigration officers as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged unauthorized access to the MyIMMs portal, intensifying scrutiny of security lapses within the immigration department.
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Five immigration officers have been arrested following questioning by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission regarding the MyIMMs hacking incident. The detentions expand the scope of the ongoing probe.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigating officer has firmly rejected claims that the agency's inquiry into the Penang undersea tunnel project is skewed, denying that witnesses were pressured to implicate former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has broadened its investigation into the MyIMMs immigration system breach, identifying additional suspects as part of an expanding inquiry into the high-profile cybersecurity incident.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has formally launched an investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji, deploying officers to the institution's Putrajaya headquarters.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders for 12 people suspected of hacking the MyIMMs immigration system to fraudulently issue employment passes. Cash and jewellery totalling RM186,360 were seized during the operation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured remand orders against twelve individuals, including Immigration Department employees and a police officer, suspected of orchestrating a hacking operation targeting the national immigration database.
Malaysia's Immigration Department will suspend disciplinary action against officers arrested in connection with the MyIMMs system breach, pending completion of the MACC's corruption investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's lead investigator has challenged a defence submission in the Penang undersea tunnel corruption case, contending that the state incurred substantial losses when transferring valuable land to fund the project's feasibility study.
During Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial, his defence team challenged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation conclusions, asserting the Penang state government suffered no financial losses from the contested tunnel project land transaction.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission witness told a Kuala Lumpur court that Chinese construction company CZBUCG conducted multiple pre-tender meetings with Penang's state government, shedding light on the controversial undersea tunnel project.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating the Retirement Fund (Incorporated)'s RM200 million commitment to Indonesian aquaculture firm eFishery, with investigators gathering statements from a dozen ministry and fund officials.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that initial investigations into Retirement Fund Incorporated's RM163.4 million investment in Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery revealed no wrongdoing, though he insists the MACC should conduct a thorough inquiry.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigating a RM200 million investment loss by the armed forces pension fund KWAP connected to Indonesia's eFishery fintech startup.
CIMB Securities has reiterated its "Buy" recommendation on Padini Holdings, projecting 27 percent upside as the fashion retailer clears a significant legal hurdle following closure of its MACC investigation.
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has fully unfrozen all bank accounts that were previously restricted during an anti-money laundering investigation.
Fashion retailer Padini Holdings has confirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released all bank accounts that were frozen during its corruption investigation, marking a significant development in the case.
Kuala Lumpur authorities have remanded a former government employee accused of fraudulently obtaining RM300,000 in aid payments by misusing the identities of 11 individuals. The four-day detention is part of an ongoing MACC investigation into the scheme.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an investigation into alleged corruption within the foreign affairs ministry.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 38 suspects including civil servants and foreign workers in a sweeping immigration corruption inquiry, recovering RM2.5 million in luxury items and freezing 14 bank accounts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for a Perak resident who has repeatedly failed to appear at Ipoh High Court hearings in a corruption-related case. An arrest warrant was issued in June.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 33 people, including several government enforcement officers, as part of an investigation into an alleged visa bribery syndicate. The detentions follow allegations of offences dating back to 2021.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained remand orders for 33 individuals, including law enforcement and government employees, suspected of facilitating illegal activities linked to foreign nationals through an organised syndicate.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated a formal investigation into a US$13 million overseas property reportedly linked to 1MDB misappropriation, continuing efforts to recover assets from the scandal.
The MACC has received three corruption complaints during the Johor state election campaign, including allegations against a candidate in Batu Pahat. The commission pledged firm action regardless of political affiliation as voting approaches.
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Authorities in Kedah have detained three individuals, including two company directors, as part of an investigation into an alleged RM20 million financing arrangement for paddy and rice procurement that apparently never materialised.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained three suspects, among them two directors from the rice and padi sector, in connection with a RM20 million trade financing scheme involving allegedly fraudulent documentation.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has closed its inquiry into HG Power Transmission, a unit 86.8% owned by Rohas Tecnic Bhd, finding no violations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.
Rohas has announced through a stock exchange filing that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into subsidiary HG Power Transmission, with all seizure orders now revoked.
Minister Saifuddin says the decision to expand the Pamela Ling investigation—potentially including a probe into MACC's role—awaits new evidence or further instructions from the deputy public prosecutor handling the high-profile missing persons case.