![Rubber wholesaler fined RM250,000 for bribing MACC officer Rubber wholesaler fined RM250,000 for bribing MACC officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81635412909_MenaraSPRM.jpg)
Rubber wholesaler fined RM250,000 for bribing MACC officer
Th'ng was charged with offering bribes to an MACC officer as an inducement not to take action against him for electricity theft.
Thu May 19 2022
![Factory owner fined RM100,000 for bribing KPDNHEP enforcement assistant Factory owner fined RM100,000 for bribing KPDNHEP enforcement assistant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644989706_Peniagabaja.jpg)
Factory owner fined RM100,000 for bribing KPDNHEP enforcement assistant
A fertiliser factory owner was fined RM100,000 by the Ipoh Sessions Court today after he pleaded guilty to bribing a Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry enforcement assistant, four years ago.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![Bangladeshi man fined RM10,000 for bribing cop Bangladeshi man fined RM10,000 for bribing cop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643095874_WargaBangladeshdid.jpg)
Bangladeshi man fined RM10,000 for bribing cop
A Bangladeshi man was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court today after he pleaded guilty to a charge of offering a bribe of RM150 to a police officer in March, last year.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Company manager pleads not guilty to giving RM14,000 bribe to assistant engineer Company manager pleads not guilty to giving RM14,000 bribe to assistant engineer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642055729_kontraktordidakwab.jpg)
Company manager pleads not guilty to giving RM14,000 bribe to assistant engineer
A manager of a construction company pleaded not guilty to three counts of corruption by giving bribes, totalling RM14,000 to an assistant engineer of PWD three years ago.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![COVID: MACC to investigate claims of individuals bribing doctors for vaccination certs COVID: MACC to investigate claims of individuals bribing doctors for vaccination certs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51630415921_SPRMJKKNAzamBak.jpg)
COVID: MACC to investigate claims of individuals bribing doctors for vaccination certs
MACC has voiced concern over allegations that doctors are being bribed to issue vaccination certificates to those who did not receive COVID-19 vaccination jabs.
Tue Aug 31 2021
![Remand for trio allegedly involved in bribing enforcement officers in Tawau Remand for trio allegedly involved in bribing enforcement officers in Tawau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624340649_rasuah.jpg)
Remand for trio allegedly involved in bribing enforcement officers in Tawau
The MACC also seized RM40,000 in cash and sealed more than RM300,000 in four bank accounts believed to be proceeds of the illegal gambling.
Tue Jun 22 2021
![Two men sent to jail, fined for bribing SFC officer Two men sent to jail, fined for bribing SFC officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592397183_Gari.jpg)
Two men sent to jail, fined for bribing SFC officer
Two men landed themselves in jail for bribing a Sarawak Forestry Corporation officer a sum of RM2,000 as an inducement for not taking any legal action against them.
Wed Jun 17 2020
![South Korean appeals court sets Samsung scion Lee free South Korean appeals court sets Samsung scion Lee free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/81517813206_SamsungLee.jpg)
South Korean appeals court sets Samsung scion Lee free
A South Korean appeals court set Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee free after nearly a year of detention, suspending his 5-year jail term after he was convicted of bribing the country's former president.
Mon Feb 05 2018
![Man charged with bribing immigration officer Man charged with bribing immigration officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41507180527_TBMahkaMahSeksyen.jpg)
Man charged with bribing immigration officer
Lee Kee Heong allegedly offered RM2,000 to Perak Immigration assistant superintendent Abdul Majid Mohamed as an inducement to release his friend's Pakistani worker Qaiser Iftikhar from detention.
Thu Oct 05 2017
![Two men claim trial to bribing RTD enforcement personnel Two men claim trial to bribing RTD enforcement personnel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494576816_SPRM.jpg)
Two men claim trial to bribing RTD enforcement personnel
V. Kumar, 57, and S. Moorthy, 51, were charged with giving bribe of RM600 to RTD enforcement assistant, Azlee Ahmad as an inducement not to take action against them.
Fri May 12 2017
![May 15 for mention of illegal farm operators charged with bribing NSC officers May 15 for mention of illegal farm operators charged with bribing NSC officers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41472296413_garicorruptionra.jpg)
May 15 for mention of illegal farm operators charged with bribing NSC officers
The Sessions Court here today fixed May 15 for mention of a case involving two farm operators in the Cameron Highlands who were charged with offering and giving bribes to a NSC officer.
Wed May 03 2017
![Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to 3 years for bribing Italian senator Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to 3 years for bribing Italian senator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81436402850_SILVIOBERLUSCONI.jpg)
Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to 3 years for bribing Italian senator
The 78-year-old will not actually have to serve any time in prison because of legal technicalities, his lawyer, Niccolo Ghedini, said.
Thu Jul 09 2015
![Malaysian contractor pleads guilty in massive US Navy bribery scandal Malaysian contractor pleads guilty in massive US Navy bribery scandal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/71383814278_295x200.jpg)
Malaysian contractor pleads guilty in massive US Navy bribery scandal
A Malaysian contractor at the centre of a corruption scandal rocking the US Navy pleaded guilty to fraud charges, admitting to bribing officials with cash, prostitutes, Cuban cigars and Kobe beef.
Fri Jan 16 2015
![Child rapist gets three days jail for bribing victim's father Child rapist gets three days jail for bribing victim's father](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-11/41385789077_295x200.jpg)
Child rapist gets three days jail for bribing victim's father
Judge Ishak Bakri also fined Riduan Masmud RM10,000 in default two months imprisonment after the 41-year-old man pleaded guilty on June 4.
Mon Jun 23 2014
![UCI investigates Vinokourov for race fixing UCI investigates Vinokourov for race fixing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/81352176563_295x200.jpg)
UCI investigates Vinokourov for race fixing
Olympic road race champion Alexandre Vinokourov is under investigation for allegedly bribing a rival to fix a race.
Tue Nov 06 2012
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025