Police to probe viral allegations of misconduct

KUALA LUMPUR: The police will conduct an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct by police personnel while conducting a roadblock at the Mines junction at Sunday noon (March 23) that went viral. Serdang district police chief ACP AA Anbalagan said the investigation would review whether misconduct or any breach in roadblock guidelines occurred. "Investigations are being conducted...

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...

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,...

Police record six statements over alleged teacher-pupil relationship

SHAH ALAM: Police have recorded statements from six individuals in its investigation into a teacher who allegedly had a "special relationship" with his 12-year-old pupil at a school in Dengkil, Sepang. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said that the individuals included the suspect, the girl, the girl's father, two teachers and two students. He said...

MACC nears completion of ‘Ops Sky’ probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is finalising its investigation into 'Ops Sky', an operation targeting corruption and money laundering involving a financial consulting firm and officials from multiple financial institutions. Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the probe is expected to conclude within a month, after which the findings will be submitted to...

Senior docs’ arrest: Health Ministry assures MACC of full cooperation

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry will give its full cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the investigation of three senior doctors detained in Penang recently. The ministry said in a statement Wednesday (Sept 4) it had taken note of the arrests, allegedly linked to a cartel involved in falsifying Social Security Organisation (Socso) disability claims. ALSO...

Graft enforcers visit ministry to get documents in HRD Corp probe

PUTRAJAYA: Officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission have gone to the Human Resources Ministry to obtain documents in relation to their investigation into the Human Resource Development Corporation audit report. It is learnt that a team of investigators arrived at the ministry around 11.20am on Tuesday (July 9) and left an hour later. However, it is not...

MACC freezes Tan Sri’s personal accounts in RM4.5bil graft probe

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several bank accounts believed to hold tens of millions of ringgit belonging to a businessman with a Tan Sri title. According to a source, the action was taken following investigations into a businessman since July 2023 regarding a contract to procure and manage the government's fleet of...

MACC freezes Tan Sri’s personal accounts in RM4.5bil graft probe

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several bank accounts believed to hold tens of millions of ringgit belonging to a businessman with a Tan Sri title. According to a source, the action was taken following investigations into a businessman since July 2023 regarding a contract to procure and manage the government's fleet of...

Probe to be launched into RM3.46bil MLFF toll system, says PAC chairman

PETALING JAYA: A probe will be launched into the RM3.46bil Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system (MLFF) under the Works Ministry, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman said that the committee members have unanimously agreed to initiate proceedings regarding the management of the MLFF's implementation, under the existing parliamentary Standing...