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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pressing government ministry leaders to fortify protections for whistleblowers, part of a broader strategy to elevate the country's standing in international corruption rankings.
UEFA has declared that FIFA's current leadership no longer commands the confidence of the global football community, following the withdrawal of a controversial scheme to privatise portions of World Cup operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed to end cover-ups surrounding the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, emphasising the government's commitment to transparency and accountability in investigating the pilgrim fund.
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PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar argues the government would have faced criticism regardless of when the Tabung Haji RCI report was released, emphasizing that transparency matters more than timing.
Former prime minister Ismail Sabri has called on the government to publicly release findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji, claiming Umno has nothing to conceal about the Islamic pilgrim fund's affairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed convening a special Parliament sitting to examine the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved extending the review period for the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report to assess recovery measures under new management, with plans to declassify and debate the findings in Parliament.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the public release of a comprehensive inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji, covering the 2014-2020 period. The decision represents a significant step towards transparency in the management of the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
The MACC's Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has reaffirmed the agency's commitment to maintaining high professional standards and transparency in its corruption investigations, despite ongoing public concerns about its operations.
Malaysian experts are urging the government to urgently release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, citing the need for transparency, public accountability, and depositor protection at the Muslim pilgrimage savings institution.
Barisan Nasional has signalled no opposition to releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji to Parliament or the public, should the Cabinet approve the move.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji to be released publicly, citing transparency principles and the public's right to understand past events.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will soon release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, subject to Cabinet consultation, citing the public's right to transparency.
Malaysia's cabinet will deliberate on releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji's restructuring. The minister clarified that asset transfers were a rescue operation, not improper sales, after the institution faced a RM10.9 billion deficit.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178 million government contract awarded to a company connected to his brother, stating he played no role in the procurement decision.
MCA Youth is calling on Transport Minister Anthony Loke to publicly explain the procurement process behind a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract allegedly awarded to a company owned by Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC chief Azam Baki.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and state investment fund manager have formalized deeper collaboration to fortify ethical standards and transparency across the nation's investment portfolio management.
A senior government minister has clarified that documentation concerning former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings remain confidential and fall outside the scope of publicly accessible records.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian schools to openly report bullying incidents instead of concealing them to safeguard their image, emphasising that swift intervention protects victims.
Parliament has passed amendments to the Kumpulan Wang Amanah Negara Act that prevent future large withdrawals without explicit Dewan Rakyat approval, closing loopholes exposed by a RM5 billion withdrawal in 2021.
Nepturis Sdn Bhd director Aliza Abd Malek has denied allegations that she served as a front for securing business projects, while claiming uncertainty about former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's awareness of the company's ownership structure.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has unveiled six governance measures aimed at tightening oversight of maintenance grants disbursed to temples, churches, and other non-Muslim houses of worship across Malaysia.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected suggestions that he personally bought a new BMW, emphasizing the vehicle belongs to the government and serves official purposes rather than personal use.
Transparency International Malaysia is calling on police and the Attorney-General's Chambers to disclose details of their investigation into the Durian Tunggal shooting and clarify when prosecutorial decisions will be made public.
Transparency International Malaysia has pressured the government to disclose progress on investigations into alleged corporate mafia operations, raising concerns about potential accountability gaps in the anti-corruption framework.
Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim has publicly questioned Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's decision to keep Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholding records confidential, raising fresh transparency concerns.
Malaysia's Small and Medium Enterprises Association is pushing for mandatory transparency reporting and whistleblower mechanisms among agencies that fund MSMEs, arguing that political patronage distorts lending decisions and hampers genuine entrepreneurs.
Penang MCA is demanding the state government release payment records and consultant reports for the Air Itam-Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway bypass, questioning whether the reported 89% completion rate reflects actual progress on the ground.