Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Immigration Department staff to maintain the highest ethical standards and reject corruption, emphasising compassion and professionalism in service delivery.
Opposition figures are demanding Transport Minister Anthony Loke justify the RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract awarded to a company connected to Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, citing transparency concerns.
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has lifted freezes on all its bank accounts following an anti-money laundering probe.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has released frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries following an investigation. No charges have been brought against the garment retailer or its personnel.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Royal Malaysian Customs Department are establishing a joint task force to strengthen enforcement and tax collection at key ports, addressing rising smuggling and false declaration schemes.
Any decision to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia networks within the MACC will be guided by investigation findings, legal protocols and broader public interest considerations, according to government officials.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that combating corruption cannot rest on any single institution, calling for coordinated action across government, private sector, and civil society to strengthen Malaysia's anti-graft efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has claimed that rival political parties are coordinating efforts to unseat him due to his administration's uncompromising anti-corruption policies. He made the assertion while campaigning in Johor ahead of state elections.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre Advisory Board operates independently of his previous position as MACC chief commissioner and remains valid until 2027.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to corruption and crony-driven politics, pledging that his MADANI government will protect no one found guilty of graft, regardless of political affiliation or background.
Malaysia's ambition to crack the top 25 in the Corruption Perceptions Index by 2033 has triggered public skepticism. The target symbolises deeper questions about whether the government will drive systemic anti-corruption reform or retreat into familiar political theatre.
The MACC has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic's power transmission subsidiary HGPT and its officers, allowing the company to resume normal banking and business operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully obtained forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 jewellery items seized from the sister-in-law of retired General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, marking a significant development in the anti-corruption investigation.
Malaysia's political landscape shifts with Johor elections approaching, while the government boosts social spending by RM30bil and faces pushback over anti-corruption initiatives amid several high-profile legal cases.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five dedicated operation rooms across Johor to monitor and investigate election-related corruption and abuse of power during the state's 16th election campaign.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly negotiating a 500 million rupee bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23phkw8wg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23phkw8wp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EMACC%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is establishing five control rooms across Johor to monitor election-related offences, particularly the distribution of 'treats' or money, during the state election campaign.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been named a finalist in four categories at the ICA Compliance Awards APAC 2026, achieving international recognition in its debut appearance at the prestigious regional awards programme.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3sujfg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3sujfp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3ELim%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The High Court has rejected a legal challenge by former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife to dismiss corruption and money laundering charges worth RM11.6 million. The trial will now proceed as scheduled.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3yspbg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph3yspbp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3ELim%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will proceed to trial over allegations connected to an RM11.6 million Penang development project, with the court finding sufficient evidence.
The youth-focused party Muda has joined forces with Parti Sosialis Malaysia in a new Progressive Bloc coalition, anchoring their partnership on structural governance reforms, tackling endemic corruption, and championing economic policies that prioritize ordinary citizens.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has mandated all personnel to revise their asset declarations within a month, reinforcing internal accountability standards across the agency tasked with combating graft nationwide.
Hungary is preparing sweeping anti-corruption measures under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar, seeking to unlock billions in frozen EU funds that have been withheld over governance and rule-of-law concerns.
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry has committed to full cooperation with the anti-corruption watchdog investigating the controversial transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Japan.
Transparency International Malaysia welcomes Attorney-General's Chambers clarification on corruption compounds but warns that greater transparency is needed to sustain public trust in Malaysia's anti-corruption system.
China's top anti-corruption watchdogs have launched an investigation into Zhu Changjie, the former vice-chairman of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws.
Anti-corruption watchdogs are pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General and the MACC to publicly disclose their rationale for settling corruption cases, especially prominent ones, to boost transparency and public confidence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has identified the misuse of governmental authority as Malaysia's paramount challenge, shifting focus from racial concerns to institutional accountability and governance failures.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has affirmed that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission retains legal discretion to impose compounds and settle corruption cases, confirming such powers rest with enforcement agencies rather than the courts.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission and government officials have successfully appealed a High Court decision that found them liable for malicious prosecution, overturning a RM900,000 judgment against a former company director.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld the anti-corruption agency in a significant legal judgment, overturning a lower court decision that had allowed a company director to pursue a malicious investigation claim.
MACC's new chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has completed his first month in office, signalling his commitment to driving substantial organisational changes and strengthening the agency's anti-corruption mandate.
The Raja of Perlis has urged citizens to embrace integrity and reject corruption, arguing that genuine national progress depends on knowledge, character and unified values rather than infrastructure alone.
Malaysia's MACC has uncovered widespread fraud involving 1,638 companies that submitted false claims totalling RM45 million under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment scheme, resulting in 63 investigation papers and 97 arrests.
Malaysia's newly appointed MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to advancing the anti-corruption agency despite acknowledging a challenging transition from his previous judicial background.
Families of three men fatally shot by police in Durian Tunggal, Melaka, are demanding a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigation into the case's handling, citing concerns over potential irregularities.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2063zg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph2063zp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EHigh%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency seeks court intervention to prevent the widow of former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin from managing RM5.6 billion in offshore assets, with the High Court scheduling an August hearing.
A statutory body CEO will face seven corruption charges at the Sessions Court for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes totalling over RM1 million connected to sports facility contracts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing to introduce a cadet corps programme in schools, rolling out in phases across selected institutions before nationwide expansion.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a cadet corps programme targeting secondary schools, aiming to foster integrity and anti-corruption awareness among young people.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's new Sabah headquarters is 90 per cent finished and expected to open by December this year, consolidating operations from three separate offices into one purpose-built facility on Jalan Sepanggar.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating governance and procedural weaknesses in the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment scheme, amid an ongoing probe into alleged fraud involving RM9 million in claims.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is leveraging the creative power of cinema to build anti-corruption consciousness among young Malaysians at the 5th Youth Film Festival in Penang, signalling a shift towards engagement over enforcement.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph4qz1eg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph4qz1ep)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22320%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EMACC%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in connection with alleged contract cartels. The operation, dubbed Operation Drain, targets corruption in public procurement.
%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fpattern%3E%3C%2Fdefs%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph41yncg)%22%2F%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%25%22%20height%3D%22100%25%22%20fill%3D%22url(%23ph41yncp)%22%2F%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D%2250%25%22%20y%3D%2250%25%22%20text-anchor%3D%22middle%22%20dominant-baseline%3D%22central%22%20fill%3D%22rgba(255%2C255%2C255%2C0.95)%22%20font-family%3D%22Georgia%2C%20'Times%20New%20Roman'%2C%20serif%22%20font-weight%3D%22700%22%20font-size%3D%22272%22%20letter-spacing%3D%22-0.02em%22%3EIkram%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 corruption charges totalling RM98 million, marking a significant development in an ongoing investigation into the Islamic charitable organisation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is rolling out a pilot cadet corps programme in schools to instil integrity values and combat corruption attitudes from an early age.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has reinforced its partnership with Transparency International, with both organisations committed to enhancing governance standards. Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index improved to 52 points, climbing three places globally.