Malaysia Oversight

C4 warns risk of govt weaponising firm owners data if not made public

By MkiniEN in April 24, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
C4 warns risk of govt weaponising firm owners data if not made public


The restriction of access to beneficial ownership data in Malaysia could turn a vital anti-corruption tool into a political weapon, the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) has warned.

C4 Centre chief executive officer Pushpan Murugiah said this was possible because: “Anti-corruption enforcement agencies such as MACC remain under executive control.



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