No protection for those under MACC probe, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: No individuals will be protected by the government if they are linked to investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised this during the Cabinet meeting earlier on Friday (Nov 28), addressing the graft scandal involving his senior political secretary, Datuk Seri Shamsul...

Those found guilty of corruption must face the music, says PM

KOTA KINABALU: If you are found to be guilty of corruption, you must accept the consequences of your actions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said this message is always stressed to his staff. “I told my staff – if you are found guilty, you must face the music. Full investigations and bring them (the...

Dewan Rakyat erupts as MPs clash over corruption claims

KUALA LUMPUR: Tempers flared in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Nov 26) as Opposition MPs accused PKR of corruption, triggering a tense showdown with the Deputy Speaker. The exchange started when Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) criticised the government’s anti-corruption drive, claiming that graft was rampant among those surrounding the Prime Minister. Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim...

Najib says he returned US$620mil of unutilised funds with Bank Negara’s approval

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court hears that Datuk Seri Najib Razak returned US$620mil of unutilised funds from a donation to the source with Bank Negara’s approval. Najib told the Court that the funds he received were used for political and social welfare purposes and stressed that he did not hold any offshore accounts. "Equally shocking is that...

Senior cop claims trial to charge of failing to declare assets

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior police officer has pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court to two charges of failing to comply with an asset declaration notice involving 716.8g of digital gold and RM80,000 in cryptocurrency, among others. DSP Mohd Shahril Abu Bakar, 41, was charged with two counts of neglecting a written notice under Section 36(1)(a)...

MACC opens investigation following Albert Tei revelations on mining scandal

SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation oover businessman Albert Tei's latest revelations on the mining scandal in Sabah. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said he had instructed Sabah MACC to continue the investigation based on the latest information revealed. "An investigation into the issue is underway. I have also ordered...

Prosecution files appeal against Syed Saddiq’s acquittal in RM1.2mil graft case

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal's acquittal of Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in the RM1.2mil graft case involving Armada funds. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin confirmed to the press that the appeal has been filed on Monday (Sept 22). In the petition of appeal,...

Robust governance, accountability essential to combat leakages, corruption, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Robust governance and strong accountability are essential to addressing long-standing issues such as financial leakages, mismanagement, and corruption, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the values of good governance and accountability must be promoted at all levels, especially among internal auditors, and that such values should not be seen as a...

Penang undersea tunnel trial witness admits to be declared bankrupt

KUALA LUMPUR: In a startling revelation during the ongoing trial in the Penang undersea tunnel corruption trial, businessman Datuk Seri G. Gnanaraja admitted to being declared bankrupt after failing to pay his legal fees in a separate case at the Shah Alam Court. During cross-examination with counsel Ram Karpal Singh, Gnanaraja admitted to being declared bankrupt...

Senior govt officer remanded over RM50,000 bribe probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a remand for a senior government officer for an investigation into claims that he solicited bribes and overseas trips from several parties. The suspect, who is in his 40s and serves as a principal assistant director of a government department, was remanded for four days until Aug 23...