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Gratification allegedly given to Wan Latiff as inducement to consider appeal for exemption from EIA.

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Azam expects new appointment for dept, says chief secretary to decide.

Negligence and corruption are far more insidious threats to public safety than alcohol.

The controversy has engulfed the MACC and major corporate figures.

Govt cannot continue to ignore serious allegations of power abuse by public institutions.

UPDATED 2.57PM | Probe into scandal found no anti-graft officers' involvement, police say.

UPDATED 4.37PM | Extension previously granted to researcher due to his work commitments, graft buster says.

Speculation grows that businessperson has not revealed a name as the money was returned.

Keeping the investigation report under wraps signals a continued culture of secrecy, says Charles.

'Demand full disclosure, ensure independent verification, and take clear action based on due process.'

UPDATED 4.52PM | Businessperson, who's out on police bail, may be recalled to give statement.

UPDATED 3.39PM | Party demands govt respond to allegations involving MACC chief investigation.

Party's federal territories chief says the move is to facilitate investigations.

UPDATED 8.58PM | The eight are concerned over 'deafening silence' from graft busters.

Former minister claims the person is acting on behalf of someone more powerful.

Public trust weakens when regulators appear unclear, inconsistent, or slow to act.

'You can threaten everyone, but the truth will eventually surface, just like 1MDB.'

Minister stresses she will not tolerate such practices.

UPDATED 3.03PM | 'I was told money would be passed to mafia, to stop hostilities against my people.'

If matter fizzles out, it means RM9.5m was returned, says former PKR No 2.

Ideas also calls for consultation with stakeholders before enacting laws.

'Sometimes those offering protection are influential people,' Anwar says.

UPDATED 5PM | Minister says he will lodge police report over accusations.