ARAU, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recorded revenue recovery through forfeitures totalling RM698,255.55 from 2024 to date.
Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) director Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani said the state anti-graft agency opened 65 Investigation Papers (IPs), recorded 84 arrests, and brought 37 charges to court during the period.
“According to the annual breakdown, 20 IPs were opened in 2024 involving 27 arrests and 13 charges, with a forfeiture value of RM323,872.55. In 2025, 22 investigation papers were opened, 34 arrests were recorded, and 16 charges were brought to court, with a forfeiture value of RM374,168.
“As for 2026, Perlis MACC opened 23 investigation papers, recorded 23 arrests, and brought eight charges to court, with a forfeiture value of RM215,” he was quoted as saying in a statement issued by Istana Arau today.
According to the statement, these figures were presented by the outgoing director to the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, during a recent farewell ceremony at Istana Arau here.
Mohd Nor Adha said Perlis MACC also focused on preventive measures, submitting 61 Governance Improvement Recommendations to departments and statutory bodies at the federal and state levels.
“These efforts aim to strengthen the public service delivery system, enhance organisational integrity, and close gaps and opportunities for corruption to occur,” he said.
He said the commitment and excellence of Perlis MACC personnel were also recognised through several accolades, including the Chief Commissioner Special Award for 2024 and 2025.
“Perlis MACC also won the Best KPI Management Award 2025 with an evaluation score of 97.45 per cent, besides securing third place for the Best Financial Management Award 2025.
“These achievements demonstrate the dedication of Perlis MACC in balancing enforcement action with continuous preventive measures to foster an administrative environment of integrity, transparency, and accountability,” he said.
At the farewell ceremony, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra expressed appreciation to Mohd Nor Adha for his service and commitment in leading Perlis MACC for two years and seven months, from March 1, 2024, until tomorrow.
His Royal Highness also congratulated him on his promotion and appointment as Terengganu MACC director, effective Oct 18.
The Raja Muda of Perlis expressed hope that the experience gained during his service in the state would assist him in his new responsibilities and in continuing efforts to strengthen integrity, governance, and anti-corruption initiatives.
-- BERNAMA