KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki’s membership in the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre ( CC) Advisory Board has nothing to do with his previous position as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said Azam’s appointment to the board falls under the authority of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and remains valid until 2027.
“The appointment, if I am not mistaken, runs until 2027.
“It can only be revoked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. His appointment is not tied to the MACC chief commissioner post,” Anwar told reporters after Friday prayers at Masjid As-Sodiqin, Taman Kobena, here yesterday.
CC clarified earlier that Azam is still a member of its Advisory Board, Bernama reported.
In a statement, its director-general Datuk Seri Shamshun Baharin Mohd Jamil said Azam’s appointment is for a three-year term from Sept 20, 2024, to Sept 19, 2027.
On a separate matter, Anwar said Malaysia would maintain its position on fugitive businessman Jho Low, even amid reports that he may be among individuals considered for a possible pardon by US President Donald Trump.
He said any decision by the United States on the matter is an internal affair, but Malaysia’s stance remains unchanged.
“Malaysia’s position is clear. We follow the rule of law. Whatever the Unitd States decides, that’s their internal matter. We will not be influenced, disturbed or affected by any US decision,” he added.
International media had previously reported that Low, whose real name is Low Taek Jho, is among some 250 people being considered for a potential pardon by Trump today, coinciding with the US’s 250th Independence Day celebrations.
On another development, Anwar said he had taken note of a proposed RM1mil contribution from the United States for the restoration of Tugu Negara.
He said the matter would be discussed at next week’s Cabinet meeting.
