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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Probationary cop remanded over RM2,000 bribe
SUNGAI PETANI: A probationary police officer has been remanded for three days for allegedly soliciting and receiving a RM2,000 bribe from a detainee in exchange for release from police bail. The remand order, effective until July 12, was issued by Magistrate Noor Fazlina Musa following a request by the Kedah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Sungai Petani Magistrate's Court today. According to a source, the suspect, believed to be in his 30s, was arrested at about 11am yesterday at the police station where he is currently attached. "Preliminary investigations found that the incident is believed to have occurred in June. The officer allegedly demanded RM2,000 from a detainee to facilitate the latter's release from police bail, even though no such payment was required," the source said. Meanwhile, Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, when contacted, confirmed the arrest. He said the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Kedah civil servant, accomplice remanded over RM300,000 contract abuse
ALOR STAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men, including a state civil servant, for alleged abuse of power involving a maintenance and cleaning contract worth about RM300,000. The suspects, both in their 30s, were remanded for five days until July 6 following an application before magistrate Siti Nor Hasliza Md Ali earlier today. According to a source, the suspects were picked up between 11am and 2pm yesterday after presenting themselves at the Kedah MACC office to assist with investigations. "Preliminary investigations indicate that the civil servant had abused his position between 2020 and 2021, by conspiring with a company to secure financial benefits for both suspects through the awarded contract," the source said. Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong confirmed the arrests when contacted. He said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which carries a penalty of up to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of not less than five times the value of the gratification or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MaCoS offers new approach to tackle corruption effectively
PUTRAJAYA: The operational report and findings of The Malaysian Corruption Study (MaCoS) Population Module presented by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) and its consultant team has opened a new dimension in understanding corruption challenges in the country. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said the comprehensive study focused on citizens' experiences when dealing with both public and private sectors, along with various aspects related to corrupt practices. 'Through this study, the MACC can identify at-risk population groups, types of involved public officials and private sector workers, administrative procedures prone to corruption, forms of solicited bribes, as well as reasons and consequences for accepting or rejecting corrupt offers,' he said in a statement today. The study also measured public awareness, knowledge and perceptions regarding corruption issues, providing MACC with comprehensive insights to develop more effective prevention strategies. The report was presented during the 2nd MaCoS Steering Committee Meeting for 2025 at MACC headquarters yesterday, attended by key agencies and academic figures. During the meeting, DOSM delivered the operational report while research findings were presented by consultants from UKM Pakarunding Sdn Bhd to attendees, which included MACC's Community Education Division Director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, Agency Integrity Management Division Director Lim Bee Kean, and DOSM's Deputy Chief Statistician for Social and Technical Development Nazaria Baharudin. National University of Malaysia's Integrity and Ombudsman Unit Head, Tengku Elmi Azlina Tengku Muda was also present. The MaCoS study, involving 15,000 respondents, was conducted from March 1 to June 14 last year. According to Azmi, the study represents one of MACC's key initiatives to improve Malaysia's position to 25th place in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by 2033, aligning with the sixth benchmark of the MADANI Economic framework. 'These evidence-based findings from actual public experiences should complement existing CPI data which has traditionally relied solely on public perceptions of corruption,' he added.
