MACC Opens 24-Hour Operations Room In Melaka For Election Corruption Complaints

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Melaka branch will operate a 24-hour operations room throughout the 16th Melaka State Election to allow the public to report acts of corruption and abuse of power.

In an official statement released on Friday, October 30, 2026, the graft buster announced that the operations room—located at the MACC office in Taman Alai Perdana—will open on Saturday, October 31 (Nomination Day), and remain operational around the clock through Polling Day.

The MACC reminded all contesting candidates, political party machinery, supporters, and election personnel to strictly observe electoral integrity laws under the MACC Act 2009 and the Election Offences Act 1954.

Members of the public can submit corrupt practice complaints or electoral offense information via email ([email protected]), phone lines (06-289 6000 or 06-289 6303), or via a dedicated 24-hour hotline/WhatsApp contact (011-2679 1569).

The Melaka State Legislative Assembly was officially dissolved on September 23 with the consent of Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Ali Rustam.

Following Nomination Day on October 31, early voting will take place on November 10 ahead of Polling Day on November 14, 2026.

Operations Room Location, Complaint Channels, and Statutory Regulations

Key operational details, complaint contacts, and regulatory guidelines include:

• Operations Room Location: MACC Melaka Office, Taman Alai Perdana (Operating 24/7 from October 31 through Polling Day).
• Public Complaint Channels: Email at [email protected]; office lines 06-289 6000 / 06-289 6303; 24-hour hotline/WhatsApp at 011-2679 1569.
• Governing Statutory Framework: Enforces strict compliance under the MACC Act 2009 and the Election Offences Act 1954.
• State Election Schedule: Nominations on October 31, Early Voting on November 10, and Polling Day on November 14, 2026.

–NMT