M'sia lost at least RM277bil to graft over last five years, says MACC head


PUTRAJAYA: The country lost at least RM277bil due to graft in the last five years, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief said this was based on the cumulative estimation of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

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