Perlis:The Perlis Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully recovered RM698,255.55 through forfeitures from 2024 to date.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani, the Perlis MACC director, reported that the agency opened 65 investigation papers, made 84 arrests, and filed 37 charges in court during this period. In 2024 alone, 20 investigation papers were opened, resulting in 27 arrests and 13 charges, with a forfeiture amounting to RM323,872.55. In the following year, 22 papers were opened, leading to 34 arrests and 16 charges, with a forfeiture of RM374,168. In 2026, 23 papers were opened, with 23 arrests, eight charges, and a forfeiture of RM215.

These achievements were highlighted in a statement issued by Istana Arau, where they were presented during a farewell ceremony for Mohd Nor Adha to the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail.

Mohd Nor Adha emphasized the importance of preventive measures, stating that Perlis MACC submitted 61 Governance Improvement Recommendations to various departments and statutory bodies. These efforts aim to enhance public service delivery, organizational integrity, and reduce opportunities for corruption.

The commitment and excellence of Perlis MACC have been recognized through multiple awards, including the Chief Commissioner Special Award for 2024 and 2025. The agency also won the Best KPI Management Award in 2025 and was placed third for the Best Financial Management Award in the same year.

At the farewell ceremony, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra lauded Mohd Nor Adha's leadership and service over the past two years and seven months. His Royal Highness congratulated him on his new role as the Terengganu MACC director, effective October 18, expressing hope that his experience in Perlis would benefit him in his new position and ongoing anti-corruption efforts.