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New Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MACC reaffirms vow to strengthen integrity, governance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen global integrity and governance. The anti-graft agency recently led the Malaysian delegation to the Saudi-Maldives International Forum on Integrity 2025 in the Maldives, which also included representatives from the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, in his keynote address, highlighted the vital role of integrity in tourism and outlined Malaysia's efforts to address corruption risks in the sector. "He also outlined the challenges and solutions implemented by Malaysia, including the introduction of an online tourist registration system, the use of a centralised foreign worker management system, the installation of autogates at airports, and the formulation of the National Tourism Policy and National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS). "He also addressed critical issues such as the misuse of tourist visas for human trafficking, fraud in online tourism services, bribery in the visa approval process and illicit collaboration between travel agents and enforcement officers," the agency said in a statement. The MACC delegation also engaged in bilateral meetings with international counterparts, including the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of South Africa, the Anti-Corruption Directorate under the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Republic of Maldives. "These discussions open the door to deeper cross-border cooperation, particularly in information exchange, investigative collaboration, and technical support in anti-corruption enforcement and prevention," the MACC said in a statement. The forum, held from May 6 to 7 at Villa Nautica in the Maldives, marked the first international initiative of its kind focusing on corruption in tourism. It carried the theme "Strengthening Integrity and Combating Corruption in the Tourism Sector", and saw more than 190 delegates from more than 50 Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries participating, including government officials, corporate leaders, international organisations and civil society representatives.
Daily Express
08-05-2025
- Daily Express
Two home ministry officers arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said the three detainees are currently giving their statements at the agency's headquarters. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two home ministry officers and a member of the public to assist in a probe into alleged graft in expediting applications for citizenship. MACC said the three were arrested in an operation which ran from 1pm to 5pm in Putrajaya yesterday after the anti-graft agency received information related to the case. 'The home ministry is fully cooperating with MACC's investigation. The three detainees are currently giving their statements at the MACC headquarters,' it said in a statement. MACC said the arrests were linked to Op Outlander, which saw the arrest of a civil servant believed to have been the mastermind of a syndicate allegedly registering non-citizen births as Malaysian citizens using fake supporting documents. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said then that this was orchestrated by a medical practitioner with a 'Datuk Seri' title, who owned multiple clinics and maternity centres. The doctor was allegedly responsible for issuing fraudulent birth confirmation documents, according to Khusairi. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MACC, Indonesia's KPK boost cross-border anti-corruption alliance
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have agreed to strengthen cross-border cooperation in the fight against corruption. The move follows a recent bilateral meeting in Jakarta, where both agencies reaffirmed the need for sustained collaboration in tackling increasingly sophisticated and transnational corruption cases. Leading the Malaysian delegation, MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said international cooperation was vital, particularly in the exchange of intelligence and operational data. In a statement today, the MACC delegation and KPK, led by its representative, Agus Joko Pramono, also agreed that this collaboration was crucial to uncover intricate money laundering networks and identify evolving modus operandi used by corrupt actors. Present were Anti-Money Laundering Division director Norhaizam Muhammad, Financial Analysis Division director Mohd Azwan Ramli, Investigation Division deputy director Yuhafiz Mohd Salleh and Intelligence Division deputy director Mohamed Reemos Khan Fajarul Rahman.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
MACC focuses on financial intelligence systems, AI to combat corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will focus on financial intelligence systems and AI-based detection technologies to combat increasingly complex financial crimes. The agency will also implement stricter compliance audits in collaboration with financial institutions to strengthen oversight and enforcement. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said technological advancements have led to an evolving landscape of corruption and financial crimes involving digital assets, fraudulent investments, cross-border transactions, and complex corporate structures. He added MACC will continue collaborating with financial institutions, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and enforcement agencies to establish a strong and comprehensive corruption and money laundering prevention ecosystem. He made the remarks at the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division Shooting Programme with the Compliance Officers Networking Group (CONG) 2025 at the Shahpadu Target Shooting Club range. "Cunning financial criminals exploit weaknesses in enforcement systems and legislation gaps to create organised criminal networks, threatening national stability," he said. Also present were MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, MACC senior director of investigation Datuk Zainul Darus, National Governance Planning senior director Datuk Saiful Ezral Arifin, MACC AML Division director Norhaizam Muhammad, MACC Security Division director Zuhairie Abu Bakar, CONG chairman Faradina Mohammad Ghouse, and BNM Financial Intelligence and Enforcement Department director Mohd Fuad Arshad. Keywords: Corruption Ai Money Laundering Macc Strengthen Financial Institutions Tan Sri Azam Baki Related Articles Nation Jan 19, 2025 @ 3:26am Op Sky: MACC to summon more bank officers in corruption probe Nation Feb 13, 2025 @ 11:13am Anwar emphasises MACC's role in fighting corruption Nation Feb 5, 2025 @ 10:23pm [UPDATED] MACC reviews DBKL documents for corruption in RM4mil project Crime & Courts Mar 3, 2025 @ 1:54am MACC yet to freeze Ismail Sabri's account, probe still ongoing
