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MACC adopting AI, digital systems to boost anti-graft efforts

today17 September 2025

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Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya,-2
MACC deputy chief commissioner of operations Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said AI can serve as an early warning system to spot lavish lifestyles, assess high-risk projects and signal possible misappropriation.
PETALING JAYA:

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems to speed up investigations, plug leakages, and improve governance.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said corruption had expanded beyond traditional methods to include digital transactions such as cryptocurrencies, offshore accounts and virtual financial systems.

In a Bernama report, he said AI tools allowed investigators to sift through thousands of financial records in minutes, detect irregular transactions, map links between individuals and companies, and flag potential conflicts of interest.

Ahmad Khusairi, who is MACC’s chief information officer, said AI could also serve as an early warning system to spot lavish…

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Written by: FMT Reporters


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