Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Bangladesh's Home Minister has raised concerns that former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed, recently granted conditional bail in the UAE, may hold passports from several nations, prompting the government to challenge the bail decision.
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has authorised federal police to investigate President Lula's son Fabio Luis Lula da Silva for allegedly providing improper assistance to a lobbyist in health ministry matters.
Vietnam's booming durian sector faces scrutiny after authorities uncovered corruption in the certification system. The investigation reveals systemic vulnerabilities that could jeopardize the country's lucrative fruit exports to China.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is poised to release fresh findings from its investigation into a RM200 million investment made by pension fund KWAP in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, signalling intensifying scrutiny of the controversial deal.
China's disciplinary authorities have formally charged ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui with extensive corruption, marking the third elite party member investigated this term. The allegations span bribery, nepotism, and misuse of public authority.
Indonesia's Public Works Ministry faces internal chaos following leaked travel documents that included Minister Dody Hanggodo's wife and daughter, triggering accusations of nepotism and prompting widespread staff transfers.
Bangladesh authorities have confiscated approximately $6.2 billion in assets belonging to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and ten business conglomerates, marking a significant escalation in investigations following her departure.
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has opened an internal investigation into allegations that a KLIA 2 officer received a RM100 payment through a personal QR code, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in airport personnel oversight.
South Korea's ex-Cheongdo county chief Kim Ha-soo was discovered dead on a mountain Monday amid investigations into bribery allegations and other charges. A note was found at the scene.
The MACC is expanding its 1MDB investigation to include a US luxury property acquisition, with plans to question multiple people including a former prime minister's spouse.
RM114 million in cash and assets seized during a 2016 investigation into a former Sabah Water Department director continue to be held by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission as legal processes unfold.
French watchdog urges investigation into claims that far-right politician Jordan Bardella held a fictional assistant role at the European Parliament, allegations his party vigorously contests.