MACC chief responds to criticism against Tiong, affirms ministerial responsibility in combating corruption
In response to the recent criticism faced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing over the incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki said it is a ministerial responsibility to combat corruption. Azam expressed his positive stance on the exposure of alleged corrupt […]
Association backs Tiong’s anti-corruption stand
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) has praised Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing for his hands-on approach in dealing with the detention of a China-based media company employee at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) last Thursday. Tiong then urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the Immigration Department’s handling […]
Proposal to place MACC under EAIC still under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is still scrutinising the proposal to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under the purview of the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC). Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Ramkarpal Singh said the government had also established a Protem Committee to discuss the direction of the proposal […]
MACC officer, ‘Datuk Roy’ claim trial for soliciting, receiving RM640,000 bribe
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer and a businessman known as ‘Datuk Roy’ were charged in the Sessions Court here today with two counts of soliciting and receiving bribes totalling RM640,000 as an inducement to ensure former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s son was not remanded by the graft-busting body. Mohd Rasyidi […]
Ex-senior minister, businessman under probe over RM2.3 bln funds
KUALA LUMPUR: A former senior minister and a prominent businessman with the title of Tan Sri are being investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with alleged misappropriation of national funds worth more than RM 2.3 billion. According to a source, the investigation was conducted in accordance with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) […]
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 […]
Azam Baki reappointed due to his satisfactory performance: PM
PUTRAJAYA: The decision to extend the service of Tan Sri Azam Baki as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner is due to his satisfactory performance, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime minister said he had given Azam and Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Harun full authority to carry out their duties. “From what I […]
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 […]
MACC brings back man involved in 1MDB, SRC case
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has brought back a suspect from overseas involved in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd (SRC) investigations. According to sources, the man, who is under MACC investigation on suspicion of receiving money from 1MDB and SRC funds and had been missing since 2018, arrived at […]
Action taken against 23 MACC personnel for misconduct
PUTRAJAYA: Twenty-three Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel have been subject to disciplinary action including dismissal for misconduct, from 2020 to 2022. MACC Complaints Committee chairman Datuk Dr Asariah Mior Shaharuddin said among the offences committed included negligence, absenteeism and engaging in criminal activities. She said that of the total number, 10 personnel were dismissed for […]
