Appeals Court allows MACC's appeal to forfeit property belonging to Mohd Arif
MACC has succeeded in its appeal to forfeit cash amounting to RM540,000 and eight gold pieces belonging to former Rural and Regional Development Ministry Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Arif.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Court upholds jail sentence, fine on ex-ministry sec-gen for abetment in graft
Judicial Commissioner Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the ruling when striking out an appeal by Mohd Arif, 64, to set aside the conviction and sentence meted out by the Sessions Court here on Nov 14, 2018.
Tue Mar 23 2021
MACC fails to forfeit money, assets seized from former Rural and Regional Development Ministry's sec-gen
In the judgment, Muhammad Jamil said MACC failed to prove that the sealed assets were used in wrongdoings under the MACC Act.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Former ministry sec-gen, son claim trial to graft charge
A former Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general and his son were charged in the Sessions Court here today with corruption involving RM550,000.
Tue Feb 21 2017
Another civil servant arrested for taking bribe in Johor
An assistant land officer at a district land office in Johor has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today for allegedly taking bribe.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Ministry sec-gen's alleged corruption: MACC seizes RM550,000 Friday
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday seized RM550,000 at the house of the Rural and Regional Development Ministry secretary-general.
Sat Jan 07 2017
Sec-gen graft case: MACC seize documents from office
According to an MACC source, the documents were recovered during a raid on Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman's office in Putrajaya today.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Mohd Arif is new Rural and Regional Development Ministry sec-gen
Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman replaces Datuk Seri Ibrahim Muhamad whose contract service has expired.
Fri Oct 16 2015
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024