{
  "id": 9240091,
  "title": "RM1.18mil rewards paid to 652 civil servants for reporting bribery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/rm1-18mil-rewards-paid-to-652-civil-servants-for-reporting-bribery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:40:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1538939/rm118mil-rewards-paid-652-civil-servants-reporting-bribery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recognized 652 civil servants for their role in reporting bribery attempts between 2012 and 2025, distributing a total of RM1.18 million in rewards. Chief Commissioner Abd Halim Aman highlighted that 529 individuals received cash rewards and certificates, while 123 others were honored for their commitment to curbing corruption. The recognition aims to strengthen a culture of integrity within the public service and serves as an encouragement to others. Four agencies led in recipient numbers, with the police accounting for 437. The rewards are given to civil servants who meet stringent criteria, including lodging an official report and providing full cooperation throughout the investigation and court proceedings.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Police account for most civil servants rewarded for reporting bribery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/police-account-for-most-civil-servants-rewarded-for-reporting-bribery",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:18:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}