The Anwar Ibrahim administration will replace Malaysia's top anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, when his contract expires on May 12, 2026, according to government sources. This confirms a report by The Straits Times in March that the Prime Minister planned to drop the embattled Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief.
Azam Baki, who has led the MACC since 2020, faced controversy in 2022 over allegations of share ownership and conflict of interest, which he denied. The government has not yet announced a successor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made anti-corruption a key pillar of his administration, which took office in November 2022. The decision to replace Azam Baki is seen as part of broader efforts to strengthen the MACC's independence and effectiveness.
