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 […]
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 […]
Annual Report 2025
A Message from the Board of Directors The year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for governance and anti-corruption reform in Malaysia. Public expectations for accountability remained high, yet progress toward meaningful institutional reform continued to lag behind political rhetoric. While commitments to integrity and transparency were frequently reiterated by those in power, the absence of […]
Searching for a Remedy: Assessing Malaysia’s Government Procurements Appeals and Grievance Mechanism
On 25 August 2025, the Government Procurement Bill was tabled for its first reading in the DewanRakyat. Within a short span of time, it proceeded through its second and third readings, and wassubsequently passed by both Houses of Parliament. The resulting Government Procurement Act (GPA)2025 now awaits gazettement before it comes into force. The passage […]
Malaysia’s Steel Industry and Climate Commitments: Governance, Gaps, & Pathways
Malaysia has committed to strengthening its climate ambition through Nationally Determined Contribution since 2016. Yet, significant challenges from hard-to-abate industries remain. While the steel industry plays a critical role in national development, it is also among Malaysia’s largest industrial sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the same time, Malaysia’s climate governance remains underdeveloped. The […]
Who Holds the MACC Accountable?
Improving Oversight of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission In Malaysia, corruption is a major public interest issue. According to the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2024-2028, the cumulative estimated loss of Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product between 2019 to 2023 was RM277 billion. In the past decade alone, numerous corruption scandals have come to light, costing billions in public […]
Briefing Note: Government Procurement Act
On 28 August 2025, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Government Procurement Bill 2025, billed as a major reform that will strengthen transparency and accountability in the procurement system. This follows decades of high-profile scandals that have seen huge financial and infrastructural losses and wastage, such as procurement scandals involving Scorpene submarines, littoral combat ships, and […]
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 […]
Briefing Notes: Amendments to Whistleblower Protection Act 2010
On 22 July 2025, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) Act 2025 – the culmination of concerted efforts by civil society organisations, activists, and academics who have criticised the limitations of the existing mechanisms under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. Below is a briefing note, providing context to the recent amendments. It outlines […]
Sabah corruption scandal: Farhash Wafa Salvador’s alleged involvement in underhanded contracting once again
PRESS STATEMENT 25 JULY 2025 On 21 July 2024, news portal MalaysiaNow reported that Bumi Suria Sdn Bhd was awarded the exploration licence for coal mining by Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM). Documents obtained from an insider by the portal showed that Bumi Suria was granted exclusive rights to explore and search for minerals […]