Media, MACC unite against corruption
KUCHING: The Cakna Rasuah: SPRM Bersama Media Sarawak Programme has been launched to foster a strategic partnership between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and local media outlets. Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) chairman Ronnie Teo said that both the MACC and the media can leverage their respective strengths and expertise to form a more powerful […]
Sarawak adapts technology to combat illegal wildlife trade and corruption
KUCHING: Illegal wildlife trade continues to endanger Sarawak’s precious wildlife and the digital age has ushered in new threats and opportunities. In tackling these challenges, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government has demonstrated its determination to be adaptive, technologically savvy, and resolute in combating […]
Don’t turn a blind eye!
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. – Ephesians 5:11 This country is good at enacting and implementing laws, but regrettably enforcement leaves much to be desired, especially when it comes to certain agencies which lack the clout or turn a blind eye for reasons best known […]
Govt never interfered in Ahmad Zahid’s court case: Fadillah
SUBANG: The government did not interfere in the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in his criminal breach of trust (CBT), corruption and money laundering case in relation to Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah […]
Curbing corruption a responsibility for all to shoulder
KUCHING: Detecting corruption and making sure it is not repeated is the responsibility of everyone, not just anti-graft officials and auditors, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said sharing such responsibility together will create an environment of transparency, ethical conduct and integrity. “So I urge all Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation […]
Singapore minister arrested in rare top-level graft probe
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s transport minister has been arrested in connection with a rare top-level corruption probe that has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon, the country’s anti-graft body has said. Transport Minister S. Iswaran was arrested on July 11, 2023, and subsequently released on bail, the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) said in an emailed statement […]
Socso confirms officer arrested by MACC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) confirmed that one of its officers has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the Ops Hire 2.0 yesterday. In a statement today, Socso said the arrest was to facilitate investigations into alleged corruption in the approval of claims for the Employment Incentive Programme under the […]
PM orders authorities to probe those responsible for country’s losses due to corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered the authorities, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), to investigate the parties responsible for the losses incurred by the country due to corruption. He said apart from MACC, other agencies were instructed, including the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), and the Police Commercial Investigation […]
The culture of lawlessness
Lawless are they that make their wills their law. – William Shakespeare (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) The culture of lawlessness is the bane of elected government actors in the role of ‘robbinghoods’ engaging in unstoppable, uncontrollable and unspeakable illegal activities under colour of law. The voters are in a quandary because they were directly […]
Muhyiddin released on bail of RM2 mln
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is facing four counts of corruption to solicit bribes amounting to RM232.5 million and two counts of money laundering involving RM195 million, has been granted release on bail of RM2 million with two sureties by the Sessions Court here. The former prime minister was also ordered by Judge […]
