KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has advised newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to carry out his duties with the highest level of integrity.
According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, His Majesty stressed that efforts to combat corruption must be pursued continuously, firmly and without fear or favour to safeguard integrity and uphold the rule of law.
The advice was given when Abdul Halim was granted an audience with the King at Istana Negara yesterday, Bernama reported.
On April 25, the King consented to Abdul Halim’s appointment as the new MACC chief commissioner, effective May 13.
The former High Court judge succeeded Tan Sri Azam Baki in the role.
Separately, His Majesty expressed constructive views and advice on the direction of Kuala Lumpur’s development, emphasising the importance of effective governance, efficient service delivery and continuous efforts to improve the quality of life of city residents.
According to another Facebook post by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, His Majesty consistently places great importance on the welfare of the people and balanced development to ensure every policy and initiative benefits society as a whole.
The matter was conveyed when the King granted an audience to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh at Istana Negara.
“His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim also received a briefing on the Kuala Lumpur Reform initiative by Hannah Yeoh, covering various aspects including security and urban planning,” the post said.
Also present were Federal Territories Department director-general Datuk Muhammad Azmi Mohd Zain and Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud.
