Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five additional immigration officers as part of its inquiry into the hacking of the MyIMMs system, following their statements at the agency's headquarters.
Former Klang MP Charles Santiago has called for an independent investigation into the death of a dog during an enforcement operation, cautioning against characterising the owner as aggressive.
China's government has launched a public appeal for information regarding the catastrophic failure of the Liulan Reservoir dam in Guangxi, establishing a hotline and accepting submissions until mid-August as part of a formal investigation into the disaster.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigating the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji, deploying eight officers to the pilgrim fund's headquarters following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a transparent investigation into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry on Tabung Haji, pledging that no one implicated in wrongdoing will receive preferential treatment and that cover-ups must end.
A Malaysian court has ruled that the government and police must pay RM195,000 in compensation to 13 activists who were wrongfully arrested during a candlelight vigil honouring Covid-19 victims at Dataran Merdeka in August 2021.
Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam has defended the handling of ex-minister Faishal Ibrahim's resignation, characterizing his online exchanges with a woman as 'inappropriate and questionable' while affirming he received due process.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will shortly publish the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's operations and financial troubles, pending a consultation with the Chief Secretary to the Government.
DAP's Kampar MP Chong Zhemin has rejected PAS Youth's call for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to resign over losses incurred by government pension fund KWAP in the eFishery scandal, cautioning against using corporate fraud for political gain.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged all Immigration Department staff to maintain integrity and reject corruption, emphasizing professional service delivery during Immigration Day celebrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the Employees Provident Fund's investment subsidiary KWAP after a significant loss on its eFishery stake, arguing the fund's robust annual profits demonstrate solid financial performance overall.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned government ministers and officials to conduct election campaigns within proper boundaries, emphasising the importance of maintaining the distinction between political activity and official responsibilities.
Malaysia's Law and Institutional Reform Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has indicated the government may pursue a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities, pending investigation results.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has uncovered RM10.879 billion in cooking oil subsidies that failed to reach intended recipients between 2019 and February 2025, revealing critical gaps in subsidy administration and market oversight.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department says the government takes 'corporate mafia' allegations seriously and will consider establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry if deemed necessary in the public interest.
Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has identified serious gaps in the cooking oil subsidy system, recommending a 60,000 metric tonne monthly quota reduction and a shift to digital targeting to prevent leakage of RM10.8 billion in government funds.
Britain wasted almost £10 billion of public funds purchasing COVID-19 personal protective equipment, an official inquiry has concluded, citing poor preparation, overwhelming demand, and a politically-favoured fast-track procurement system that undermined fairness.
A Nepali court has jailed two former government ministers for orchestrating a scheme to forge refugee documents, enabling Nepali nationals to be resettled in America as Bhutanese refugees. Both have vowed to appeal.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed online allegations that he purchased a new BMW for personal use, describing the vehicle as an old government asset. He also clarified that his current Mercedes-Benz was a gift from the King and registered under the Prime Minister's Department.
The MACC has announced it has discovered no evidence implicating former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in allegations surrounding a RM53 million bribe related to the transfer of three elephants to Japan.
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A Royal Malaysian Customs Department assistant director has pleaded not guilty to accepting RM15,000 in bribes, with the case proceeding through Shah Alam court in an ongoing scrutiny of customs integrity.
Opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin has called for the government to provide a detailed explanation of Azam Baki's appointment as adviser to the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre, questioning the appropriateness of the move given the former MACC chief's current legal situation.
Penang MCA has challenged the state government's claims about progress on the Air Itam bypass project, questioning whether stated completion percentages match ground realities and calling for full financial disclosure.
Calls mount for government transparency on international travel costs as Malaysia grapples with healthcare worker shortages and crumbling hospital infrastructure, raising questions about fiscal priorities.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court spent two hours reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer in what became an unusually lengthy court proceeding, highlighting the scale of alleged misconduct under investigation.