Two company directors, govt officer remanded over vehicle licence bribery Posted on 10/01/2025 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — Two company directors and an officer from a ministry agency have been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of being involved in corruption to obtain approval letters for commercial vehicle licences without meeting the required conditions. Following an application by MACC here today, Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin issued a four-day remand order on the three individuals, aged between their 40s and 50s. Sources said the three men were among eight individuals arrested during Op Loader, an operation conducted by MACC’s Intelligence Division in Melaka and the Klang Valley yesterday. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya yesterday confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Sections 16 and 17 of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama News
Bersatu taking further legal action against MACC, banks over frozen accounts Posted on 01/12/2024 Speaking after Bersatu’s general assembly today, Muhyiddin Yassin (centre) said it is ‘oppressive and unjust’ to freeze the funds it needs to run its activities. SHAH ALAM: Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin says the party is considering further legal action against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and banks for freezing the… Read More
Body cameras needed for JPJ enforcers to boost integrity and transparency, says official Posted on 24/11/2024 SEREMBAN, Nov 23 — The use of body cameras for Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement personnel is needed to boost integrity among its personnel and the public. JPJ deputy director-general (planning and operations) Datuk Jazmanie Shafawi said such a move would boost the team’s integrity and avoid any misinterpretations that… Read More
Nik Nazmi: Kelantan tops list of Malay reserve land with over 1.3 million hectares Posted on 04/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Malaysia has a total of 4,955,870.89 hectares of Malay reserved land, with Kelantan holding the largest share at 1,361,114 hectares, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad revealed yesterday. “This number does not include the states of Penang and Melaka since… Read More