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MACC investigations 2026

MACC to target agents, middlemen and lobbyists in major anti-graft push this year

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will shift its enforcement focus to agents, middlemen and lobbyists this year, identifying them as the main enablers of corruption across government agencies, while it also reviews a complaint lodged against the commission by three NGOs

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12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance