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In Unprecedented Move, Malaysia Names Former High Court Judge as New Anti-Graft Chief
The former High Court judge is the first ex-judge to lead the anti-graft agency as Azam Baki’s term ends next month.
- On Saturday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar announced the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the next Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner, effective May 13.
- Halim succeeds incumbent Azam Baki, whose tenure ends May 12 after three extensions since 2020; Azam has faced scrutiny since February following Bloomberg News reports alleging improper shareholdings and collusion with a 'corporate mafia.'
- Demonstrators are gathering in Kuala Lumpur today for the 'Tangkap Azam Baki' rally, demanding the incumbent's arrest, a Royal Commission of Inquiry, and broader agency reforms to address misconduct allegations.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recommended the selection, which King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar consented to on Friday; the government stated it is confident Halim's 'extensive experience and high integrity' will strengthen governance.
- This selection marks the first time a former judge has led the anti-graft agency, though MCA youth members have joined protest calls arguing the MACC chief position should require parliamentary appointment and oversight.
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