US EditionMalaysia Forms Special Committee to Probe Anti-Corruption Chief, Says Communications Minister
The special committee will ensure transparency and integrity in probing Azam Baki's shareholding breach amid calls for his resignation and anti-graft reforms.
- On Friday, Malaysia's government will form a special committee to investigate allegations against the Anti-Corruption Commission chief, and report back to the Cabinet, Fahmi said.
- Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that a corporate filing showed Azam Baki held 17.7 million shares worth about RM800,000, and on Thursday said MACC officials aided businessmen seizing company control.
- Calling the report malicious, Azam said he declared and disposed of the shares last year, and earlier on Friday he stated he was willing to be investigated and had `nothing to hide`.
- Political pressure has translated into renewed demands for Azam's resignation and reforms, while Bernama reported Azam has started legal action against Bloomberg through Messrs Zain Megat & Murad.
- Azam faces ongoing scrutiny after his trading activities drew similar attention in 2022 and his public visibility at a Dec 3, 2025 press conference highlights his profile.
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The Malaysian government has launched a special committee to investigate allegations that the chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) holds significant shares in public companies, following media reports that this may violate ethical standards. Meanwhile, opposition leaders are pressuring for his temporary suspension.
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Kyodo News+Malaysia forms special committee to probe anti-corruption chief, says communications minister
A Bloomberg report claimed that Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki held 17.7 million shares in a financial services company worth about RM800,000 (US$205,000), above the RM100,000 limit allowed for public servants. Azam had reportedly called the report malicious and misleading.
Cabinet forms special committee to probe allegations against MACC chief
PUTRAJAYA: PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to establish a special committee, headed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, to investigate allegations against Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki regarding past shareholdings in a financial services firm.
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