KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia (pic), will personally decide on the appointment of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner.
The King said there is no need for any party to politicise the matter. His Majesty stressed that the post is crucial in ensuring that the MACC continues to function effectively as the country’s primary institution in combating corruption, abuse of power and misconduct.
“I will determine the most suitable candidate to lead the MACC going forward,” His Majesty said in a statement yesterday.
The current MACC chief commissioner, 63-year-old Tan Sri Azam Baki, was appointed to the position on March 9, 2020.
His contract is expected to expire next month on May 12.
In May 2023, he was reappointed chief commissioner for a period of one year.
He was granted a second extension in May 2024, followed by the third extension in May 2025.
Prior to this appointment, he served as MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) for four years from 2016.
Azam had also served the commission in various capacities, including as director of intelligence and director of investigations.
