Appeals Court overturns High Court decision that MACC must use its own Act to remand suspects
In delivering the court's unanimous decision, the judge said the then judicial commissioner had erred in his interpretation of the MACC Act.
Tue Aug 15 2023
MACC opens investigation on politicians mentioned in Ahmad Zahid's trial
The MACC will open investigation papers under the MACC Act 2009 against individuals who were alleged to have received financial contributions from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB).
Sun Jun 19 2022
MACC has power to investigate a judge
The statement was issued following criticisms that were hurled at MACC, after it opened an investigation paper against Justice Mohd Nazlan.
Thu Apr 28 2022
#KiniNews: Guan Eng and Phang claim trial to graft, Chew to Amla charges
Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and businessperson Phang Li Koon have claimed trial to graft charges, while Lim's wife Betty Chew has been charged with money laundering at the Butterworth Sessions Court today.
Lim pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009 for using his position at the time for the gratification of RM372,009 for Chew, through private company Excel Property Management and Consultancy Sdn Bhd.
Speaking at a press conference after the hearing Lim said that it was an act of political vengeance against him and added that the company involved did not even get the project.
Lim pleaded not guilty to a charge under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009 for using his position at the time for the gratification of RM372,009 for Chew, through private company Excel Property Management and Consultancy Sdn Bhd.
Speaking at a press conference after the hearing Lim said that it was an act of political vengeance against him and added that the company involved did not even get the project.
Sun Mar 20 2022
Gov't to improve MACC Act - Wan Junaidi
The government will improve the legislation of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) by inserting new provisions in the MACC Act 2009 (Act 694) regarding proposed new offences.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Scrap 1-day jail sentence in corruption case
The penalty provision under the MACC Act 2009, needs to be reviewed and revised to reflect the rule of law and fairness.
Fri Sep 17 2021
Assistant division secretary held for suspected graft of over RM1 million
The man has been remanded for five days from today and the case is being investigated under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Three cops including station chief remanded for suspected bribery
Three policemen including a station chief has been remanded for four days to facilitate investigations into a bribery case involving RM6,000.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Ahmad Zahid withdraws appeal to challenge MACC and money laundering acts
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has withdrawn his appeal to challenge the constitutionality of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Section 17A of MACC Act 2009 in force today
Under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009 (Amendment 2018), commercial organisations are also liable to punishment if their employees or associates are involved in crimes of corruption.
Mon Jun 01 2020
MACC nabs duo for allegedly offering bribe to policeman
The two men, aged 30 and 45, who worked as labourers, were detained under Section 17 (b) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.
Wed Jul 12 2017
RM20 million graft: Kedah MACC detain another two suspects
Both suspects are remanded for seven days from today to facilitate investigations being conducted under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.
Wed May 10 2017
MACC obtains order to remand general manager for abusing position
The suspect, aged 62, was arrested during an operation at 11 am yesterday in Selangor and would be investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
Thu Feb 16 2017
MACC detains civil servant for alleged corruption
The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today detained a civil servant for allegedly receiving bribes amounting to RM1,290.
Wed Jan 25 2017
Improved MACC act likely to come into force in 2018 - Paul Low
A revised Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, containing among others, a provision on corporate liability is likely to come into force in 2018.
Thu Oct 06 2016