Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) has expressed shock over the discharge not amounting to acquittal (DNAA) of Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on 47 corruption charges in the Yayasan Akalbudi’s trial.

In a statement today, the corruption watchdog warned that a major concern is the perception of the public and the international community over the decision.

"Among the measures used in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is the commitment to fight corruption and...