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
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024