Anwar Ibrahim demands further investigation into LCS Project Scandal following alleged inadequate prosecution

Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to take further action on the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after the previous prosecution was deemed insufficient. Speaking in Parliament, he emphasised that the previous prosecution did not cover the main culprits behind the project’s issues, and a second-round prosecution would take place. The Prime Minister was responding to a question from an MP about the government’s seriousness in taking action against non-transparent governance, including the LCS.

Malaysia’s anti-graft body arrested another suspect in connection with Jana Wibawa corruption scandal

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested ‘Datuk Roy’ on 14 March over allegations of corruption in connection with the Jana Wibawa program.

Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin arrested by anti-graft body

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, has been arrested by anti-graft authorities over alleged misuse of public funds meant to fight COVID-19. He is expected to face multiple charges relating to corruption and money laundering in court on Friday. Muhyiddin, who served as prime minister for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, now leads an opposition coalition against the current government. His supporters claim that the charges are politically motivated and an attempt to discredit his party ahead of state elections in July.

Malaysia’s former Prime Minister expected to be charged on 10 March, says MACC

MALAYSIA —  Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Tan Sri…

Muhyiddin summoned to anti-corruption agency for second time over stimulus fund abuse allegations

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for the second time on Thursday, over allegations of abuse in stimulus programs during his administration.

Bersatu leader charged with accepting bribes of RM7 million related to Jana Wibawa programme

MALAYSIA — Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, the information chief of Parti…

Allegation of misappropriation of RM92.5 billion in Gov’t funds is ‘fictitious’, says Muhyiddin

MALAYSIA — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Malaysia’s 8th Prime Minister, has refuted…