Tag: MACC

Adendum: Walaupun Ada Ancaman Sekatan Bersuara, Rakyat Terus Berbunyi

Ancaman perintah sekatan bersuara terhadap Adendum Diraja yang diarahkan oleh hakim untuk kerajaan memohon secara rasmi pada hari Isnin, 20 Januari, telah mencetuskan perdebatan meluas. Pelbagai kiriman sarkastik telah membanjiri media sosial, dengan sesetengah melihatnya sebagai penjelasan prerogatif diraja, ada yang berkata mengenai sekatan hak bersuara, manakala yang lain melihatnya sebagai ancaman kepada kebebasan kehakiman.

Addendum: Despite Gag Order Threat, The People Continue To Speak Up

The laughable threat of a gag order on the Royal Addendum, which the judge has directed the government to formally apply for by Monday, 20 January, has sparked widespread debate. Memes and sarcastic posts have flooded social media, with some viewing it as a clarification of the royal prerogative, while others see it as a potential threat to judicial independence.
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1MDB – Najib Denied A Fair Trial As MACC Probe Was Rushed, Chaotic

Many aspects of the defendant's defence were not thoroughly and fully investigated by the investigating officers, leading to gaps in the prosecution's case KUALA LUMPUR:...

Anwar Ibrahim May Find No Acceptance After GE16

Sabah and Sarawak, always against Anwar Ibrahim, would probably find it difficult accepting another Decree by Agong on the prime ministership if the incumbent remains in the saddle!

Incursions: Dealing With Break-ins and Trespassing Malaysian Way

After centuries of colonisation, our nation achieved sovereignty, free from the incursions of foreign powers. But we still have minor incursions, threatening the peace of the nation internally and from the sea. How we deal with it should be a lesson to the international community.

In 1MDB, There Is No Absolute Power For Prime Minister, Unlike In Petronas

Najib’s lawyer told the court that Petronas gave more ‘absolute power’ to PM over company affairs than 1MDB

Jho Low, Not Najib, Was the 1MDB Puppet Master, Court Told

Although former Prime Minister Najib has been charged for abuse of power, MACC investigating officer Nur Aida Arifin tells defence counsel Shafee Abdullah that the fugitive financier Jho Low was the one with total control of the company

Malaysia has recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over the last 13 months

Malaysia is still trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund. MACC has announced the recovery of property and...

MACC Crackdown: A Necessary Sting or Politically Motivated Jab?

Malaysia's anti-graft landscape has been roiled in recent weeks by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) high-profile arrests of prominent figures. From politicians and business...

Daim Zainuddin Under Probe For Missing Old Umno Billions

MACC, acting on the directive of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, was apparently probing former leaders including one time Finance Minister II Daim Zainuddin and former dictatorial Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. They may have unlawfully retained reported Old Umno billions in assets!

National Security: Balancing Transparency, Secrecy In Military Procurement

MALAYSIA’s strategic location in Southeast Asia and its complex geopolitical landscape make national security a top priority. The country has been investing in modernising its defence capabilities, including acquiring new military assets such as fighter jets, submarines and naval vessels. This process has not been without controversy and challenges

Shafee To File Contempt Proceedings Against Certain Media

Some of the recent media reports on the ongoing 1MDB-Tanore trial are lopsided and biased, Shafee said

Vaccines And MCO: A Scandal Many Magnitudes Greater Than 1MDB

Those who managed the pandemic must be held accountable, says Murray Hunter, who indicated that this article of his was the most read in 2023 with more than 28,000 reads, yet there are still many questions unanswered, especially about the need for the MCO, the vaccines and the procurement processes that come with it.

Mahathir Misleads On Role And Functions Of Sultan

Mahathir, in alleging that Sultan handed over power to the British, glossed over the colonial administration elevating river mouth dwelling toll collectors in Malaya as territorial rulers recognised by the English crown!