Background In June 2026, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) commenced investigations into an alleged false claims scheme involving incentives under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme administered by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). The Daya Kerjaya programme was introduced as an employment incentive initiative aimed at encouraging employers to hire and retain workers through financFalse Claims Under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009: Lessons from the Daya Ke
Background In late 2025, allegations concerning an investment scheme purportedly linked to a Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) employee attracted widespread public attention in Sarawak after numerous individuals reported suffering financial losses. According to public reports, a number of individuals alleged that they were persuaded to invest in a purported financial product represented as being associated with BSN. Many claimed that they placed trust in the investment opportunity
Background In May 2026, 23 individuals aged between 19 and 44 were charged in Kuching for allegedly being members of an organised criminal group known as "Geng 24 Hung-Hung". The charges followed a police operation known as Ops Pusak Merah, conducted by the Royal Malaysia Police between 19 and 23 April 2026. According to the prosecution, the accused were allegedly involved in organised criminal activities between December 2021 and April 2026 at an oil palm plantation in Kampu
