Central Umno contests MACC forfeiture suit
KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): Umno is contesting the forfeiture suit filed against it by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on funds allegedly siphoned from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
‘My job is to go after corruption anywhere and everywhere it is found’ — Latheefa
KUALA LUMPUR (June 7): Latheefa Beebi Koya, the nation’s first female top graft buster, clocked in to work for the first time today, even as her appointment was questioned by various quarters.
Mohd Shukri resigns, Latheefa Koya appointed as MACC chief effective June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (Jun 4): Lawyers for Liberty executive director Latheefa Beebi Koya has been appointed as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), following the request by Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdullah to have his contract shortened.
Defence Ministry to lodge MACC report on remaining 14 land-swap projects
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): The Defence Ministry said today it will lodge a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on the remaining 14 land-swap projects involving tracts owned by the ministry.
Medan Imbi building owner proposes buying two plots of land
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 28): The Medan Imbi building owner has offered to buy the two plots of land where the six-storey building and fruit stall is situated.
Govt officer caught soliciting bribes by MACC with aid of contractor
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 11): After paying several bribes that were demanded, after a period of four years, one contractor had had enough and reported the matter to the MACC and proceeded to help them nab the officer.
MACC probe may help stem the fall in tourist arrivals
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 10): Malaysia has missed the annual tourist arrival targets for five years straight since 2013.
MACC arrested ex-Tourism Malaysia top official Siew Ka Wei
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 9): A former Tourism Malaysia official was reportedly remanded for four days over a RM100 million tourism contract awarded before Malaysia's 14th general election.
TTDI residents urge MACC to speed up investigations
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 17): The Taman Tun Dr Ismail Residents Association (TTDIRA) is urging the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to speed up its investigations into reports lodged by various parties on the contentious development at Taman Rimba Kiara (TRK) here.
Najib released after posting bail
PUTRAJAYA (Dec 10): Ex-prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak was arrested at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) HQ at around close to 11am today and was released at around 1.
