Malaysian journalist detained over alleged bribery, not reporting on migrant smuggling.

A journalist from Malaysiakini was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over an article about a Pakistani cartel smuggling migrant workers into Malaysia. The journalist, B Nantha Kumar, is set to appear in Putrajaya Magistrate's Court for remand proceedings. The MACC chief commissioner clarified that the arrest is not related to the journalist's reporting but to an alleged bribery case.

February 28, 2025
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