Putrajaya, 29 April – The Southeast Asia Anti-Corruption Conference: Recalling the Jakarta Statement was held on 29 April 2025 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). The conference was organized by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the South-East Asia Anti-Corruption (SEA-Actions), in strategic collaboration with the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC), the Institute of Integrity Malaysia (IIM), and the non-governmental organization Rasuah Busters.

The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including YBhg. Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, Chief Secretary to the Government; YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Azam Baki, Chief Commissioner of MACC; YBhg. Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohammed, President of SEA-Actions; Drs Setyo Budianto, Chief Commissioner of the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK); and YBhg. Dato’ Sri Shamshun Baharin Mohd Jamil, Director-General of NFCC. The conference took place on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, at PICC, Putrajaya.

The program brought together prominent thought leaders and anti-corruption advocates from across Malaysia to discuss challenges, share success stories, reflect on past shortcomings, and forge new alliances in the fight against increasingly complex corruption issues. Anti-corruption agencies from Southeast Asia unanimously agreed to strengthen regional cooperation in combating and preventing corruption through the signing of the Putrajaya Declaration.

The Declaration, endorsed by eight countries—Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Timor-Leste, and Cambodia—emphasizes seven priorities centered on the independence, transparency, and effectiveness of anti-corruption agencies as pillars of good governance and sustainable development in the region.

Kangar, 21 April – The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) conducted a knowledge-sharing session led by YBhg. Dato' Sri Shamshun Baharin Bin Mohd Jamil, Director-General of NFCC, together with senior NFCC officers, with YBrs. Tuan Aizal Bin Mazlan, Director of the Perlis State Land and Mines Office.

The objective of this knowledge-sharing session was to create a platform for NFCC and the State Government to exchange views regarding the vesting of immovable property applied for by enforcement agencies to the Federal Lands Commissioner, as well as to address related issues. In this regard, NFCC provided a briefing on its role in managing seized and forfeited assets, which was then followed by a briefing from the Perlis State Land and Mines Office on the procedures for implementing vesting applications submitted by enforcement agencies, as well as on related issues, including land that has been exempted from the application of the National Land Code under subsection 4(2) of the National Land Code 1965 [Act 828].

Kangar, 21 April – The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) conducted a courtesy visit led by YBhg. Dato' Sri Shamshun Baharin Bin Mohd Jamil, Director-General of NFCC, together with senior NFCC officers, to PKPj Mohd Nor Adha bin Ab Ghani, Director of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Perlis.

The purpose of this courtesy visit was to provide an overview of the establishment of NFCC and its general functions. During the visit, both parties engaged in discussions, exchanged information, and clarified their respective roles and responsibilities in addressing financial crime issues. It is hoped that the close cooperation between NFCC and MACC Perlis will enhance the effectiveness of efforts to combat financial crime.

Alor Setar, 20 April – NFCC conducted a knowledge-sharing session led by YBhg. Dato' Sri Shamshun Baharin Bin Mohd Jamil, Director-General of NFCC, together with senior NFCC officers, with YBrs. Puan Zulfatul Husna binti Zakaria, Deputy Director of the Kedah State Land and Mines Office.

The objective of this knowledge-sharing session was to establish a platform for NFCC and the State Government to exchange views regarding the vesting of immovable property applied for by enforcement agencies to the Federal Lands Commissioner, as well as to address related issues. In this regard, NFCC provided a briefing on its role in managing seized and forfeited assets, followed by a briefing from the Kedah State Land and Mines Office on the procedures for executing vesting applications by enforcement agencies, and issues arising, including land that has been exempted from the application of the National Land Code under subsection 4(2) of the National Land Code 1965 [Act 828].