KUALA LUMPUR – The Yang di‑Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, will appoint the next Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) to lead the commission.
In a statement on Facebook, he stressed: “The position is extremely important in ensuring that the MACC continues to function effectively as the nation’s main institution in combating corruption, misappropriation, and abuse of power. I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC moving forward.”
He also reminded that the matter should not be politicised.
Earlier, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim assured that Azam Baki’s contract as MACC chief commissioner will not be renewed. This was disclosed by Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan, who said he was personally informed during a one‑on‑one meeting with Anwar.
“I asked Anwar about Azam and at that time he assured me that Azam would not get a contract extension. What will happen in the next few weeks, I am not sure,” Zahir told the media after an anti‑Azam talk at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall last night.
Azam’s contract is set to expire on May 12, 2026. He has recently been in the spotlight over a shareholding controversy, fuelling public debate as the leadership transition approaches. – April 23, 2026