Civil society groups have called for greater transparency from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission following its investigation into top officials of the Department of Environment over alleged corruption linked to e-waste management.

The probe, which saw arrests in January, involves millions of ringgit in frozen assets and seized valuables, raising concerns over governance and environmental safety. Groups including Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Center to Combat Corruption.

And Cronyism are demanding updates on the case status, including whether charges will be filed. They also urged interim safeguards to prevent abuse of power, stressing the need for accountability and public confidence in Malaysia’s anti-corruption efforts.