MACC nabs another agent over RM40,000 bribes for ‘fast-track’ vehicle inspections

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another agent at a vehicle inspection centre on suspicion of accepting bribes to obtain queue numbers to speed up the vehicle inspection process without following proper procedures. According to the MACC, Senior Assistant Registrar Assayidatun Najwa Muhammad Nasution granted the MACC's request for a four-day remand order against...

Vehicle inspection centre agent remanded five days in RM40,000 bribery probe

KUALA LUMPUR: An agent at a vehicle inspection centre was detained by graft busters for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for illegally getting queue numbers for faster inspections. The suspect, in his 60s, was brought to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Friday (March 21), where Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a five-day remand order. Sources said the...

Sapura Energy under scrutiny: MACC opens two investigation papers

PETALING JAYA: Graft investigators have opened two investigation papers on Sapura Energy Bhd following allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Confirming this, its chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said that the investigation would also examine whether money laundering was involved and the issue of governance within the company. ALSO...

Ismail Sabri leaves MACC HQ for the day, expected to return March 17

PUTRAJAYA: After around six hours of questioning, former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here for the day. Friday (March 14) was the second straight day he was at the graft buster's offices and it is believed he will return for further sessions on Monday (March 17). ALSO...

Ismail Sabri leaves MACC after giving statement

PUTRAJAYA: Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has left the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters after having his statement recorded. He was seen leaving under escort at 3.13pm. While he waved to waiting pressmen, neither he nor his legal team addressed the media. Earlier today, he arrived at the MACC headquarters at around 9.45am. This follows MACC...

Journalist to face charges this Friday over alleged RM20,000 bribe

PETALING JAYA: Malaysiakini reporter B. Nantha Kumar is expected to be charged at the Shah Alam Sessions Court this Friday (March 14) over allegations of accepting a RM20,000 bribe. Nantha, who has strongly denied the accusation, was informed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (March 12) that he would be facing charges, reported Malaysiakini. "I...

Graft probe: Ismail Sabri’s health still uncertain, 13 bank accounts with RM9.33mil frozen, say sources

KUALA LUMPUR: The health status of former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains uncertain as his medical leave ends on Wednesday (March 12) and the doctor treating him has not confirmed whether he is fit enough to provide a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports. Citing sources,...

Teresa Kok ready to cooperate with MACC over alleged inflated purchase of smartboards, smart TVs

KUALA LUMPUR: Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok is (pic) willing to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), which detained two of her former staff members on Thursday (March 7). The DAP vice-chairman posted on Facebook today that she is committed to ensuring justice is upheld and believes that the MACC investigation is related to...

Teresa Kok’s former staff member remanded by MACC

PETALING JAYA: A former staff member for Teresa Kok has been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). "I have no knowledge or involvement in the reasons behind the MACC's decision," said the Seputeh MP. Asserting the independence of the MACC, Kok urged all parties to avoid "baseless speculation or making unfounded accusations." "We must allow the investigative...

PM urges patience in probe against Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public not to rush to judgment before the investigation concludes against former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Anwar emphasized that authorities should be allowed to carry out their investigation professionally and allow due process to take its course. "Regarding the case of Ismail Sabri,...