KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has expressed his readiness to be investigated by any independent committee established by the government to examine issues related to his share ownership.
Azam said he was fully open to a transparent and independent inquiry into the matter, stressing that he had nothing to hide.
“All financial and asset declarations have been made in accordance with existing public service regulations and through the official channels prescribed, as required of every civil servant,” he said in a statement on Friday (Feb 13).
Azam added that he welcomed any process that is transparent, free and objective in determining the facts based on evidence and in line with the principles of justice and the rule of law.
He said such an approach was crucial not only to defend his personal integrity but also to maintain public confidence in the MACC as an institution.
“As a public servant and head of an enforcement agency, I believe that any individual facing allegations should be open and prepared to be investigated independently and transparently.
"This principle must apply to all without exception. The culture of accountability cannot be selective or seasonal,” he said.
Azam also noted that the MACC takes note of every report and complaint lodged by any party, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and evaluates all information based on the law and facts obtained through lawful investigative processes.
“No one is above the law, and no one should be judged solely through perception or media narratives,” he added.
Throughout his service, Azam said he has remained committed to the principles of transparency, accountability and the rule of law, and pledged his full cooperation with any legitimate mechanism established to review the matter.
He expressed confidence that the truth would prevail through a fair and independent process.
