Malaysian Anti-Corruption Chief Replaced Amid Allegations
Malaysia has appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the new head of the Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), replacing Azam Baki, who faced allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding. The move signals Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's commitment to tackling corruption.
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(CNA, Kuala Lumpur, April 25, Integrated News) Malaysia today appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the new head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), replacing the outgoing Azam Baki, who has been mired in allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding.
AFP reported that the commitment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government to fighting domestic corruption is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Azam Baki had served as head of the MACC since 2020 but faced several allegations during his tenure, including the improper holding of shares in a listed company.
The Malaysian government ordered an investigation into the allegations against Azam Baki, but has yet to release any results. Azam Baki and the MACC have denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
The MACC is a federal agency established in 2009, responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption in both public and private sectors. It possesses powers to summon individuals, conduct searches, seize assets, and arrest suspects.
Malaysia continues to be haunted by the shadow of the massive 1MDB corruption case from over a decade ago, where several high-level officials embezzled state funds and spent them on luxury assets.
That scandal shook Malaysian politics and led to the downfall of the ruling coalition in 2018, which had been in power since Malaysia's independence in 1957. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150425
(CNA, Kuala Lumpur, April 25, Integrated News) Malaysia today appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the new head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), replacing the outgoing Azam Baki, who has been mired in allegations of abuse of power and illegal shareholding.
AFP reported that the commitment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government to fighting domestic corruption is coming under increasing scrutiny.
Azam Baki had served as head of the MACC since 2020 but faced several allegations during his tenure, including the improper holding of shares in a listed company.
The Malaysian government ordered an investigation into the allegations against Azam Baki, but has yet to release any results. Azam Baki and the MACC have denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
The MACC is a federal agency established in 2009, responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption in both public and private sectors. It possesses powers to summon individuals, conduct searches, seize assets, and arrest suspects.
Malaysia continues to be haunted by the shadow of the massive 1MDB corruption case from over a decade ago, where several high-level officials embezzled state funds and spent them on luxury assets.
That scandal shook Malaysian politics and led to the downfall of the ruling coalition in 2018, which had been in power since Malaysia's independence in 1957. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Chang Cheng-chien) 1150425