Malaysia publicly displayed recovered 1MDB masterpieces for the first time and announced that the total assets recovered from the 1MDB scandal have reached RM31.3 billion, ranking among the world's highest.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that he has submitted a list of 120 candidates for the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief to the King. He also discussed the appointment with the King, with an announcement expected to follow.
Malaysia's King has announced he will personally select the new head of the anti-graft agency, urging against the politicization of the appointment. This decision was reported alongside various other domestic news items, including crime, economic, and health updates.
Protesters briefly interrupted a keynote address by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The Malaysian Bar has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) but emphasized that wider reforms are still necessary.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the list of candidates for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner has been presented to the King.
Top officials from Malaysia's Survey and Mapping Department are slated to face charges from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the alleged abuse of RM900,000 in funds. This action comes amidst a warning from the MACC chief about suspects attempting to manipulate public perception to dilute their cases.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has declined to comment on a recent Bloomberg report, stating, 'I don’t want to comment.'
Malaysia's government has strongly denied claims that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sought to delay the release of findings from an investigation into the country's anti-corruption chief, threatening legal action over the news report.
A deputy minister stated that roads on government land cannot be sold or transferred to the private sector. Separately, the MACC chief urged agencies to collaborate for stronger e-waste enforcement.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim replaced the head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following allegations of a 'corporate mafia.' The appointment of the new chief comes amidst public protests calling for investigations into the previous leadership.
The youth wings of rival Malaysian political parties, DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) and MCA Youth, have come together for a rally protesting the MACC chief, Azam Baki.
A coalition of non-governmental organizations and individuals has condemned the arrest and remand of three activists following a protest against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief.
The head of Malaysia's MACC stated that corporate criminals are openly manipulating shares and other forms of corporate crime, urging agencies to adapt to these evolving tactics.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a transparent investigation into MACC chief Azam Baki, while disagreeing with allegations made by Bloomberg.
Malaysia's anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, has been summoned by a special committee to explain his stock ownership, following calls for an investigation into the matter.