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Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda over allegations he illegally facilitated the recruitment and overseas training of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's son in 2006.
Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang has pledged that law enforcement will pursue prosecution against anyone implicated in the Wang Fuk Court fire, regardless of whether they cooperate with an independent inquiry committee.
Pope Leo XIV has cautioned against viewing artificial intelligence as morally neutral, emphasising that all AI systems embed design choices reflecting specific societal visions and values.
Malaysia's proposed AI Governance Bill will establish clear accountability mechanisms for individuals and organisations using artificial intelligence, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament today.
Hong Kong's independent inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire has declined to seek statutory powers, prompting concerns from survivors about the investigation's ability to compel evidence and ensure accountability in the disaster probe.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has cautioned lawmakers against abandoning parliamentary duties without legitimate grounds, signalling heightened scrutiny of attendance records in the lower house.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has directed all personnel to update their asset declarations within 30 days, signalling a renewed push to bolster institutional integrity across the anti-graft agency.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability has vowed to extend complete cooperation to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the transfer of an elephant to Japan, stating it will shield no individual from scrutiny.
An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to publicly disclose the reasoning behind their decisions to settle corruption cases through compounding, especially when high-profile figures are involved.
Johor's caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi views royal counsel as a performance yardstick rather than justification for inaction, emphasizing accountability and continuous improvement in state governance.
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The prosecution has concluded its case against former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man in the Sessions Court, having called 21 witnesses to support charges of false claims and unlawful proceeds.
A Parliamentary Democracy and Constituency Development Caucus report highlights critical gaps in state assembly oversight and transparency, calling for systemic reforms to strengthen accountability mechanisms nationwide.
DAP's Lim Lip Eng has called for the immediate suspension of the Taiping prison director following a Suhakam inquiry into a deadly riot, accusing the Prisons Department of failing to address the report's findings.
A Malaysian MP has condemned the Prisons Department for failing to address serious allegations raised by Suhakam regarding an inmate's death at Taiping Prison, demanding accountability and transparency.
One Taiping Prison officer faces criminal charges under Section 304(b) of the Penal Code following a January 2025 incident that resulted in an inmate's death. Five other staff members face internal disciplinary proceedings.
A Malaysian trial judge has found former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty in the 1MDB case, concluding he wielded his executive authority to engineer one of Asia's largest financial fraud schemes while showing no contrition.