Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Coverage of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry
Three elephants transferred from Malaysia to Japan are central to a corruption investigation in Malaysia over uncollected funds linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened a formal inquiry into the transfer of the elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo.
- Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat
Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening businessman Albert Tei, a whistle-blower in a mineral licence scandal involving Sabah politicians. The case was triggered by Tei’s report, which led to a criminal intimidation probe, with statements recorded from Tei and his lawyer.
- Thousands Protest Against Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Graft Chief
Thousands of protesters in Malaysia have criticized Azam Baki, the outgoing chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), as Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that findings of an investigation into Baki's shareholdings will be disclosed after the probe concludes.
- Malaysia Picks Abdul Halim Bin Aman as Its New Anti-Graft Chief
Malaysia has appointed Abdul Halim Bin Aman as the new chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The announcement follows protests against the previous MACC chief, Azam Baki, in Kuala Lumpur.