Perlis MACC recovers nearly RM700,000 through forfeitures since 2024
ARAU, Oct 16 — The Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recovered RM698,255.55 through forfeitur...
The Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recovered a significant RM698,255.55 through forfeitures since the start of 2024. In its latest annual report, Perlis MACC director Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani disclosed that the agency opened 65 investigation papers, recorded 84 arrests, and filed 37 charges in court during this period.
Of these, 20 investigation papers were opened in 2024, leading to 27 arrests and charges totaling RM323,872.55. The following year, 2025, saw 22 investigation papers, 34 arrests, and charges amounting to RM374,168. Finally, in 2026, Perlis MACC handled 23 investigation papers, resulting in 23 arrests and charges worth RM215. During a farewell ceremony at Istana Arau, Mohd Nor Adha presented these figures to the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.
The outgoing director also highlighted the commission's focus on preventive measures, submitting 61 Governance Improvement Recommendations to various departments and bodies to improve public service delivery and curb corruption. Perlis MACC personnel were also recognized with several awards for their commitment, including the Chief Commissioner Special Award for 2024 and 2025, as well as the Best KPI Management Award 2025 with a score of 97.45 percent.
The Raja Muda praised Mohd Nor Adha's leadership and expressed confidence in his newly-appointed role as the Terengganu MACC director, effective October 18.
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