KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, will meet the Defence Ministry's leadership soon to discuss procurement issues.
He said a plan was underway to meet with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and the ministry secretary-general to discuss procurement issues in more detail.
"We will examine not only ongoing investigations but also existing issues within the ministry to ensure compliance with rules and procedures and to reduce wastage and leakages.
“These are issues of public concern, and we are committed to reviewing them thoroughly to ensure integrity and accountability in government procurement,” he told reporters after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MACC and HELP University, and the launch of the 2026 governance and integrity Forum series on Tuesday (Jan 13).
Welcoming Mohamed Khaled’s announcement of sweeping anti-corruption reforms for the ministry, Azam said he was pleased, describing it as a proactive step clearly outlined by Mohamed Khaled.
“It is very good, and the statement (from Mohamed Khaled) is much welcomed. Personally, I have been looking forward to such a statement from a federal minister.
“He (Mohamed Khaled) has also clearly outlined the actions to be taken, and MACC will play our role accordingly," he added.
On Monday (Jan 12), Mohamed Khaled said Malaysians can expect sweeping reforms in the Defence Ministry – particularly in the Armed Forces – as part of a comprehensive exercise to rebuild trust in the military.
He said the reforms would include a strong stance against corruption, stricter discipline, and the use of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve governance and transparency.
The measures were announced following recent corruption allegations against senior military officers and reports of alleged wild parties involving military personnel.
Rebuilding trust, he added, would be prioritised, as credibility is fundamental to the ministry's ability to carry out its duties effectively.
"Without trust, the ministry would exist in name only,” he said during his New Year's address at Wisma Perwira.
