Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Malaysia needs to battle corruption in struggle towards 25th spot in CPI
People must be vigilant, report corruption, and work together, regardless of differences, to combat this common enemy.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Sri Lanka court allows former finance minister Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas
Court allows Basil Rajapaksa to travel overseas upon a request made by his counsel seeking permission to go for medical check-ups.
Fri Sep 02 2022
IDEAS concerned about Malaysia falling five spots in Corruption Perception Index 2021
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is concerned about Malaysia's five-spots drop in Transparency Internationals most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021.
Thu Jan 27 2022
MACC takes serious note of CPI 2021, will make proposals
MACC is taking serious note of Malaysia's score and position in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) issued by Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) today.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Government, MACC fails to control corruption - Hussamuddin
Hussamuddin Yaacub said only the people's power can solve the issue of corruption holistically.
Thu Jan 28 2021
How to determine corruption in Malaysia?
The score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Thu Jan 28 2021
Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index score slipping, here are the causes
The decline also has an influence on Malaysia's position, which is currently ranked 57th out of 180 countries, compared to 51st in 2019.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Corruption Perceptions Index: Malaysia slips to 57th
Dr Muhammad Mohan said Malaysia recorded a score of 51 out of 100, compared to 53 the previous year.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Corruption rooting out the mother of all evils in our nation
Corruption is the gangrene that will eventually destroy the whole body if pre-emptive action is not undertaken.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Corruption: A big big problem in Malaysia
The latest Transparency International's Global Corruption Barometer for Asia 2020 showed 71 per cent of Malaysians think corruption in government is a big problem.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Stern action must be taken against by Election violators: TI Malaysia
There should be zero tolerance of -money politics- from both sides of the political divide.
Mon Jan 14 2019
Transparency International applauds Government of Malaysia's efforts to investigate 1MDB
"At the moment we have to reopen the (investigation) files of 1MDB. Because in criminal cases, there are no time limit (Statutory Limitations)," said Datuk Akhbar Satar.
Fri May 11 2018
Big responsibility to fill for new IGP
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar, who retires on Sept 4 after 40 years of service with the Royal Malaysia Force (PDRM) will be succeeded with someone in the force.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Community-level committees needed to combat corruption - Akhbar Satar
He says the committee members should be people with integrity and their membership reviewed every three years.
Mon Dec 19 2016
'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in
Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth
Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting
ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
448 children from GISB homes returned to their families - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri assures parents wishing to reclaim their children need not worry and encouraged them to approach the ministry.
Fri Jan 17 2025
TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
China's population falls for a third consecutive year
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025