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Malaysia's cabinet has approved expanding the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji to investigate the administrations under Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional, according to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has initiated a formal investigation into Tabung Haji following a Royal Commission of Inquiry, deploying eight officers to review extensive documentation of the pilgrimage fund's operations and governance.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved extending the scope of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report to encompass the new management transition period, with plans to declassify and debate the findings in Parliament.
Pakistan has charged 11 police officers following a July 27 raid on the attorney general's residence. Officers allegedly exceeded authority, harassed staff, and damaged property during the mistaken operation.
The Immigration Department will defer disciplinary proceedings against officers implicated in the MyIMMs system breach until the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission completes its investigation into the alleged hacking incident.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has insisted that no individual should escape accountability if the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji discovers evidence of misconduct, corruption or abuse of power.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for immediate public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency serves depositors and the public interest.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim signals the long-awaited Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji could be made public imminently, contingent upon administrative clearance requirements.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke is under pressure to clarify details of a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract allegedly awarded to a company owned by Nasir Baki, whose brother previously headed the anti-corruption agency.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has uncovered that RM10.879 billion in cooking oil subsidies disappeared between 2019 and February 2025, raising serious questions about government accountability and subsidy programme effectiveness.
Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted two former government ministers—including ex-Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi—of orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently resettle Nepali nationals as Bhutanese refugees in the United States.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman after he repeatedly failed to attend court proceedings, signalling escalating enforcement action.
Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo faces criticism after his wife and daughter were included in an official delegation to New York for a UN meeting, sparking questions about transparency and use of state resources.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption body has exonerated former minister Nik Nazmi of wrongdoing regarding financial transfers connected to three elephants at a wildlife facility, concluding its investigation into the high-profile case.
Malaysia's political landscape remains turbulent as 1MDB-related court cases advance, the Johor state election intensifies partisan competition, and authorities pursue multiple corruption investigations involving government contracts and fraud schemes.
Former finance minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has testified at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur as a witness in Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial concerning the Jana Wibawa programme.
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has demanded full transparency from the Selangor government regarding a cyberattack on its parking system, calling for detailed explanations on the breach, data exposure scope, and corrective measures.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has challenged the government's rationale for appointing former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing unresolved controversies.
The MADANI government will request an audience with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address the Selangor monarch's concerns about the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project, which has faced significant cost escalations and construction delays since 2018.
More than 50 non-governmental organisations have petitioned the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of a 'corporate mafia' network connected to the MACC and its former leader Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Iraqi security forces executed large-scale raids across Baghdad's Green Zone early Sunday, detaining numerous parliamentarians and government officials implicated in corruption investigations. The operation signals intensifying pressure on elite circles.
A Kedah state executive council member is set to be charged tomorrow in connection with allegations surrounding university admissions. The official has pledged to maintain his defence throughout proceedings.
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A senior Kedah education official will appear in court over allegations connected to questionable university admission practices, raising fresh scrutiny on equitable access to higher education in Malaysia.
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Malaysia's Environment Ministry has pledged complete cooperation with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the controversial transfer of an elephant to Japan, vowing not to protect any officials implicated in the matter.
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A High Court in Kuala Lumpur has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, granting a defence application for delay amid ongoing legal proceedings.
The High Court has deferred the appeal proceedings of former Youth and Sports Ministry senior officer Otman Arshad to September. He contests convictions on 32 abuse of power charges and 64 money laundering counts.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation into the transfer of three elephants—Dara, Amoi, and Kelat—from Taiping Zoo to a Japanese facility, amid allegations involving RM53 million in potential misconduct.
Former Natural Resources minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has categorically rejected claims of impropriety in the contentious transfer of three elephants to a Japanese wildlife facility, which involved payments totalling RM53 million.
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MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman has committed to advancing the anti-corruption agency despite acknowledging significant adjustment challenges in his opening month, having transitioned from the judiciary.
The Philippine Department of Justice is investigating possible charges against public officials following a May 13 shooting incident at the Senate and Senator Ronald dela Rosa's escape from protective custody the following morning.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, as part of a major investigation into an alleged contract cartel scheme. The operation targets systematic corruption in public procurement.