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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission denies bias following journalist's bribery arrest

Summary by Channel News Asia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied practising selective prosecution in its investigations. On Sunday (Mar 2), Chief Commissioner Azam Baki said no exceptions would be made for anyone involved in corruption, including journalists and politicians.

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South China Morning PostSouth China Morning Post

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Channel News AsiaChannel News Asia

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission denies bias following journalist's bribery arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied practising selective prosecution in its investigations. On Sunday (Mar 2), Chief Commissioner Azam Baki said no exceptions would be made for anyone involved in corruption, including journalists and politicians.

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New Strait TimesNew Strait Times

MACC arrests journalist over alleged bribe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a journalist from an online news portal to assist in a bribery probe. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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MACC: Mkini journo arrested for allegedly receiving RM20k bribe

UPDATED 11.55AM | Azam Baki said the arrest not because of an article that was published.

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The Star Kuala LumpurThe Star Kuala Lumpur

Malaysiakini reporter detained by MACC

PETALING JAYA: A reporter from online portal Malaysiakini was detained on Friday night over an article on an alleged Pakistani cartel smuggling migrant workers into Malaysia. Read full story

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Investigation paper on journalist's corruption case sent to DPP

He said the journalist was arrested following a complaint alleging that he had solicited a sum of money, which constituted an offence under Section...

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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Malaysia on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
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