KUALA LUMPUR – Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another one-year term, effective May 13.
Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, announced the reappointment in a statement today, confirming that Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar had given his consent.
“We are pleased to inform that, in accordance with subsections 5(1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009 [Act 694], His Majesty has consented to the reappointment of Tan Sri Azam Baki as Chief Commissioner of MACC for a one-year term, from May 13, 2025, to May 12, 2026,” the statement read.
The reappointment was attributed to Azam’s experience, commitment and achievements in leading the commission.
Azam, 62, has held the position since March 9, 2020, succeeding Latheefa Koya. He was previously reappointed to the post in May 2023 and May 2024.
Born in Negeri Sembilan in 1963, he holds qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a Bachelor of Jurisprudence from the University of Malaya (UM), and a Master’s degree from Asia e-University.
He began his enforcement career in 1984 with the Anti-Corruption Agency – the MACC’s predecessor – serving as an investigator, intelligence officer and prosecutor in Kelantan and Perak. He later held senior roles including Director of Intelligence, Director of Investigations, and Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations).
Throughout his tenure as chief commissioner, Azam has prioritised independent, transparent and evidence-based investigations.
He has overseen key institutional and legislative reforms, introduced digital transformation initiatives involving AI and blockchain technologies, and established the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS) to improve officer safety and operational efficiency.
Notably, the MACC under his leadership has tackled several high-profile cases, including the littoral combat ship (LCS) procurement scandal, money laundering and abuse of power involving prominent political figures, and corruption within enforcement agencies.
Azam has also advocated grassroots anti-corruption education as a long-term preventative strategy, aligning with the Madani governance agenda’s emphasis on integrity.
With more than 40 years in public service, Azam remains a central figure in Malaysia’s anti-graft efforts. — May 9, 2025