PBK wants action on missing education funds
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang is demanding the police and the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) seriously look into the misappropriation of funds meant for education. Its president, Voon Lee Shan said according to former Education Minister, Maszlee Malik, millions of ringgit, if not billions, have been misappropriated from funds meant for education. “Mazlee said many […]
Report lodged against Abdul Hadi over RM1.4 mln payment
KUCHING: The Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Kuching has lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s payment of RM1.4 million to Clare L. Rewcastle, the editor of Sarawak Report. DAPSY secretary Anthony Chin said a payment of RM1,422,980.00 was reportedly made by Abdul Hadi […]
Ex-SESCO assistant engineer claims trial for bribery
By Gabriel Lihan MIRI: A former assistant engineer of Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO) claimed trial after he was charged for receiving bribes amounting to RM1,600 in 2019 and 2020. The accused pleaded not guilty after a charge was read out in front of Judge Steve Ritikos. According to the fact sheet, the accused was […]
YBs concerned over disproportionate profit distribution
BELADIN: All parties involved in oil palm cultivation in the Beting Maro constituency will be called to discuss “disproportionate” profit distribution. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the issue has also surfaced in his constituency. “I take note of what was voiced out by Beting Maro assemblyman […]
No major corruption reports in Sarawak
KUCHING: There are no major corruption cases reported during the first three months this year in Sarawak, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sarawak director Mohd Zaki Hassan. “There are many corruption cases in Sarawak but in terms of high-profile cases, there is none from our findings so far,” he reiterated. He has also mentioned that […]
STB reaffirms pledge to fight corruption
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has joined nationwide efforts to combat corruption by reaffirming its pledge not to commit corrupt acts and create a corruption-free environment. The pledge, included in its Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP) and Corruption Risk Management (CRM) plan unveiled in conjunction with the board’s Integrity Day, is also extended […]
The case of MACC chief Azam Baki
Anyone who wants to tackle corruption must be prepared to go all the way. There are no shortcuts. — Oby Ezekwesili, ex-World Bank vice-president MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki has been in the national spotlight for the most part of this past week. Surely, he must have wished that he was in the […]
Faith in humanity restored, thanks to SFC’s officers
KUCHING: A Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) officer rejected an offer to pay him over RM20,000 a month on top of an initial RM30,000 to turn a blind eye to the activities of individuals involved in the illegal wildlife trade. Mohammad Norazlan Jamil, the SFC Sibu enforcement and protection division head, was commended for his integrity, […]
MACC to monitor polls
MELAKA: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel will be on field duty to monitor the Melaka state election process. Melaka MACC director Mohd Shahril Che Saad said a team had been formed for the purpose. “We will conduct monitoring by focusing on the nomination process, during campaign period and polling day. “We will also focus on efforts to prevent corruption which involves elements of […]
MACC confirms arrest of three of its senior officers over alleged abuse of power, misconduct
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that three of its senior officers had been detained to assist investigations into allegations of abuse of power and misconduct in the case of a former head of department of the commission. MACC in a statement today said that the commission will conduct a thorough investigation […]
