Tabung Haji RCI: Political appointments must end now
31 JULY 2026 PRESS STATEMENT On 29 July 2026, the government declassified the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry’s (RCI) report, which was established in 2022 to investigate Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (LTH) financial difficulties between 2014 and 2020. In doing so, the RCI identified major governance failures and dubious accounting practices within the management of […]
Contract award to Azam Baki’s brother casts doubt upon Malaysia’s procurement regime
23 JULY PRESS STATEMENT Contract award to Azam Baki’s brother casts doubt upon Malaysia’s procurement regime On 20 July 2026, The Edge Malaysia reported that Integriti Padu Sdn Bhd secured a RM178.29 million contract with the Ministry of Transport on 26 May. Nasir Baki, the brother of former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Azam Baki, […]
Government’s move to reform DBKL the right step forward, but transparency and accountability to the public must follow
21 JULY 2026 PRESS STATEMENT On 16 July 2026, the Minister of Federal Territories laid out 16 reform strategies, aiming to address widespread corruption in Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) commends this effort to introduce internal accountability mechanisms within DBKL, especially in light of numerous corruption […]
JOINT STATEMENT: Refer the Freedom of Information Bill 2026 to the Parliamentary Select Committee: A Betrayal to the People’s Right to Know
13 JULY 2026 The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Article 19, Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) and the undersigned civil society organisations (CSOs) are profoundly disappointed with the version of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill expected to be tabled today, July 13, for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat. We acknowledge […]
JOINT STATEMENT: Government cannot continue sweeping MACC scandals under the rug
9 JULY 2026 On July 7th 2026, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said responded to Parliamentary questions regarding calls for greater transparency on the findings of investigations into former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki’s recent shareholding scandal, as well as the establishment of a Royal […]
JOINT STATEMENT: Azam Baki’s shocking presence on anti-financial crime advisory body demonstrates government failure of accountability
4 JULY 2026 Azam Baki’s shocking presence on anti-financial crime advisory body demonstrates government failure of accountability On 30 June, Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar posted pictures from a meeting of the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) advisory board that featured former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Azam Baki. Azam’s presence at this meeting raised serious […]
Proposed amendments to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor do not address longstanding concerns
25 JUNE 2026 PRESS STATEMENT On 22 June 2026, a parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) report was released detailing proposed amendments to the Bill to separate the offices of the Attorney General (AG) and the Public Prosecutor (PP). This followed a review of the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 tabled in the first Parliamentary […]
JOINT STATEMENT: Civil society demands that the government commit to an effective, progressive, and rights-focused FOI framework
23 JUNE 2026 Civil society demands that the government commit to an effective, progressive, and rights-focused FOI framework As Parliament begins its Second Meeting of the year, Malaysia edges ever closer to legislating a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. This legislation is crucial in facilitating the right to information, a right that is not only […]
Appointment of new MACC Chief Commissioner does not resolve longstanding institutional issues
14 MAY 2026 PRESS STATEMENT On 12 May 2026, Azam Baki ended his tenure as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). His six-year stint as Chief Commissioner concluded in a cloud of disrepute and disappointment, with numerous scandals remaining unresolved, including: The appointment of Abdul Halim Aman as the new Chief Commissioner does […]
Adam Radlan’s acquittal: Prosecution must answer for withdrawal of corruption charges
PRESS STATEMENT 22 AUGUST 2025 On August 20th, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s Segambut deputy chief Adam Radlan was acquitted of 12 corruption charges relating to the Jana Wibawa project, i.e. 5 charges of accepting or soliciting bribes under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (MACCA) 2009 and 7 charges of money laundering under […]