{
  "id": 14185060,
  "title": "SPRM tubuh jawatankuasa dalaman tapis arahan beku aset",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sprm-tubuh-jawatankuasa-dalaman-tapis-arahan-beku-aset",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:33:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/13/sprm-tubuh-jawatankuasa-dalaman-tapis-arahan-beku-aset"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM) has established a special internal investigation committee to strengthen and tighten the processes for approving asset seizure orders, said Deputy Prime Minister (Law and Institutional Reform) M Kulasegaran during a session of the Dewan Rakyat. The committee is responsible for investigating and approving asset seizure applications under Section 44 and 44A of the Prevention of Corruption, Prevention of Money Laundering and Illicit Activities Act 2001 (PPAML). Kulasegaran explained that 1,336 asset seizure orders were issued in 2025, with 481 of them being overturned without any legal action. From January 1 to September 30 of this year, 1,006 asset seizure orders were issued, with 781 of them being overturned without prosecution. Kulasegaran stated that the reversal or modification of asset seizure orders does not necessarily indicate a breach of law, but rather reflects the ongoing investigations. The Prevention of Corruption Act 1950 places the responsibility for asset seizure under Subsection 46(6) and Section 77, which protects enforcement agencies from civil suits or damage claims arising from seizure orders if they are carried out in good faith. The special investigation committee has completed its investigation into former SPRM chief investigator Azam Baki and will present its final findings to the Cabinet. Kulasegaran stated that updates on the investigation findings will be released directly by the head of state.",
  "summary": "Timbalan Menteri M Kulasegaran berkata agensi itu sedang tambah baik pemusatan rekod bagi arahan pembekuan.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "SPRM tubuh jawatankuasa dalaman tapis arahan beku aset",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/sprm-tubuh-jawatankuasa-dalaman-tapis-arahan-beku-aset-14187776",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:33:02.000Z"
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