Group warns of impunity after 'pay-and-walk' corruption case

Published: Jan 12, 2026 3:34 PM | Updated: Jan 12, 2026 3:46 PM

Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) has cautioned the government against normalising “pay and walk” outcomes in corruption cases, which it said encourages impunity and reduces graft to a "mere financial calculation".

The warning came following a revelation that MACC has recovered RM900 million in unpaid taxes from an unnamed company, without any prosecution.

Several media outlets reported yesterday that...

'It undermines confidence in enforcement agencies, justice institutions.'

Mindef to overhaul its anti-corruption plan - Khaled

AG defends NFA on Zahid's cases, says didn't come to decision lightly

Anwar's anti-graft rhetoric 'hypocrisy' after Zahid NFA: Lawyer

PM commends enforcement agencies for action against bigwigs

COMMENT | Reclaiming moral leadership for a Bangsa Malaysia

Comment0

By posting a comment, you agree to our Commenting Terms and Conditions as stipulated in full here.

Do's and don'ts when posting comments in Malaysiakini

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Foul language, profanity, vulgarity, slanderous, personal attack, threatening, sexually-orientated comments or the use of any method of communication that may violate any law or create needless unpleasantness will not be tolerated. Antisocial behaviour such as "spamming" and "trolling" will be suspended. Violators run the risk of also being blocked permanently.

REPORT VIOLATORS

Please use the report feature that is available below each comment to flag offending comments for our moderators to take action. Do not take matters in your own hands to avoid unpleasant and unnecessary exchanges that may result in your own suspension or ban.

Subscriber-only space: