Recent MEDIA report WRONG and 'misleading" Agong to pick new MACC chief, urges all parties to stop politicizing issue
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has announced that he will determine a new candidate to lead the MACC, indicating that the tenure of the chief commissioner, Azam Baki, will not be extended. “His Majesty has decreed that he will select a new chief commissioner of the MACC to lead the agency.
MEDIA did WRONG HERE, in my opinion, - as it should NEVER mislead the people - it could have reported what the KING said - but then also clearly state what the Malaysian law states - i.e. KING does not pick MACC Chief - he merely appoint whoever the Prime Minister advices('tells') him to appoint ... The title in the Media Report was misleading 'Agong to pick new MACC chief, urges all parties to stop politicizing issue
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Remember, that Malaysia did not have a KING - until the FEDERAL CONSTITUTION created the King.
The only person to be BLAMED for any BAD MACC Chief Commissioner is the PRIME MINISTER. The KING has no choice BUT to do as advised by the Prime Minister - the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is to act in accordance with advice, on advice, or after considering advice, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall accept and act in accordance with such advice...
What does the LAW say?
Let us be clear as WHO picks the person who will be the MACC Chief Commissioner, and who has the power to remove AZAM Baki as Chief Commissioner at any time - it is PRIME MINISTER Anwar Ibrahim - so do not blame the KING.
The KING just do as 'advised' by the Prime Minister. Article 40(1A) Federal Constitution states most clearly that the KING has no choice in the matter 'In the exercise of his functions under this Constitution or federal law, where the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is to act in accordance with advice, on advice, or after considering advice, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall accept and act in accordance with such advice.'
5 Chief Commissioner MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION ACT 2009(1) The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall, on the advice of the Prime Minister, appoint a Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment.
(2) Where the Chief Commissioner is appointed from among members of the public services, the period of appointment of the chief commissioner shall not extend beyond the date of his compulsory retirement from the public service, but where he so attains the age of compulsory retirement he may be reappointed as chief commissioner by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, on the advice of the Prime Minister, on contract for such period and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The Chief Commissioner shall, during the period of his appointment as set out in the instrument of appointment, hold office at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, subject to the advice of the Prime Minister.
WHY did PM Anwar Ibrahim CHOOSE to retain AZAM BAKI as the Chief Commissioner of MACC?
Anwar had the power to REMOVE Azam Baki at any time, WHY did Anwar not do it?
When Anwar chose to keep Azam Baki as the MACC Chief until he reached his retirement age - that would have seen as POSITIVE and respecting SECURITY OF TENURE, a safeguard to ensure INDEPENDENCE - BUT when he decided to EXTEND his TENURE, that raised suspicions - WHY because by then Azam had already faced a 'shareholding scandal - still unresolved???' and noting Anwar's past declared position
Then, again he extended Azam's tenure
And even after the a NEW shareholding scandal arose, together with that 'corporate mafia' issue, Anwar refused to suspend Azam pending investigation (which increased the RISK of tampering of evidence) and also refused to terminate him...
Then looking back, MACC may have been 'obedient' and so why remove Azam consideration may have been in the mind of Anwar?
- Zahid Hamidi's DNAA > one reason was that MACC was taking very long...and needed more time to investigate matters that came out in the Letters of Reference(we still do not know the contents though) - and this was a factor that resulted in Zahid's DNAA - more time needed to investigate.
- Then, Bloomberg also raised some allegations
On Thursday, Bloomberg cited three informed sources as saying that Anwar had instructed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, Azam Baki, not to investigate his former political secretary Farhash Wafa Salvador over the controversial purchase of shares in a company linked to the development of a new billion-ringgit immigration system.
The report also claimed that Azam had told MACC officials that the investigations into former leader Dr Mahathir Mohamad, his three sons and former finance minister Daim Zainuddin were launched on Anwar's instructions.
- Then, some also wondered whether Anwar may be under threat - threat of exposure of evidence that could lead to problems - maybe also criminal investigations.
DO NOT BLAME THE KING - IT WAS ANWAR IBRAHIM WHO DECIDES WHO IS MACC CHIEF - AND WHEN THE MACC CHIEF OUGHT TO BE REMOVED...
In my opinion, it is BEST that PM Anwar immediately suspend Azam Baki pending investigation - Anwar should not wait for Azam's term to end mid-May.
WATCH also
SEE earlier posts...
Suspend Azam Baki NOW Pending Investigation to Reduce Risk of Tampering of Evidence - don't wait until term ends in May?
Allegation of Abuse of Power with regards law enforcement surfaces again against PM Anwar Ibrahim and others - how this be dealt with matters to the Rakyat?
Will Malaysia file a police report in Thailand,etc against Bloomberg, like it did for Murray Hunter? Have the allegations against Anwar, MACC, etc been INVESTIGATED yet? Will a civil suit be commenced...?
When Dusuki lead Special Committee, is it INDEPENDENT? Why just investigate shareholding misconduct? Existing DISCIPLINARY authority should investigate, or a more Independent Parliamentary Committee?
Azam Baki MACC 'scandal" - Does the reappointment mean that PH saw nothing wrong with AB or MACC?
Azam Baki remains as MACC Chief (3rd 1 year contract) - and it is 'NOT RIGHT' - PM should not select or remove, Security of Tenure needed for all heads of law enforcement? PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS (PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL) ACT?
Azam Baki - Termination in the Public Interest? Suspension pending Investigation? Result of police, MACC, LHDN investigation? Disciplinary Committee?
Know the misconducts so we can monitor police and public officers - PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE) REGULATIONS 1993- full text of this Regulations for your viewing pleasure
Release Hamdin, Peko, and Ahsanul, Tangkap Azam Baki! Joint Statement
Malaysian Anti-Corruption 'problems', 5 check and blance mechanisms, silence of the Parliamentarians' Special Committee on Corruption?
Azam Baki (innocent until proven guilty) but suitability to remain MACC chief??? Terence (MACC Panel member) 'quits'
MACC should be under Parliament, and no more under the Prime Minister ## A simple amendment requiring prior Parliament’s approval....
Do not be distracted by Azam's share issue(just a misconduct) - focus on the bigger issue the ABUSE of MACC by others, including possibly PM? HURRY See Bloomberg report (before MCMC block it??)
Azam Baki - Termination in the Public Interest? Suspension pending Investigation? Result of police, MACC, LHDN investigation? Disciplinary Committee?
Azam Baki MACC 'scandal" - Does the reappointment mean that PH saw nothing wrong with AB or MACC?
Azam Baki remains as MACC Chief (3rd 1 year contract) - and it is 'NOT RIGHT' - PM should not select or remove, Security of Tenure needed for all heads of law enforcement? PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS (PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL) ACT?
MACC - Balaclava, Arrest of Albert Tei, INDEPENDENCE, - Place MACC under EAIC, who can investigate allegations against MACC?
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has announced that he will determine a new candidate to lead the MACC, indicating that the tenure of the chief commissioner, Azam Baki, will not be extended.
“His Majesty has decreed that he will select a new chief commissioner of the MACC to lead the agency.
“As such, His Majesty stressed that there is no need for any party to politicise the matter,” read a statement by the Royal Press Office.
Sultan Ibrahim said the position is crucial in ensuring that MACC continues to function effectively as the nation’s main institution combating corruption, misappropriation, and abuse of power.
“I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC moving forward,” the press office quoted His Majesty as stating.
This announcement comes ahead of a rally calling for Azam’s arrest, scheduled for this Saturday (April 25) at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur.
Previously, Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan said he had received assurances from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim last month that Azam’s contract would not be extended once it expires on May 12.
Azam had previously received three contract extensions, which Anwar justified as necessary due to the former’s purported bravery against corruption.
Plagued by scandals
However, Azam’s position had become tenuous after he was embroiled in another scandal over his possession of shares in excess of public service rules, following reporting by Bloomberg and Malaysiakini.
The government had investigated the matter and left it under the Public Service Department disciplinary board’s deliberation since last month.
Putrajaya is withholding the probe’s findings pending the conclusion of another investigation into purported collusion between MACC and the so-called “corporate mafia”, another unfolding controversy.
READ MORE: KINIGUIDE | The who and what of 'corporate mafia' scandal
According to a Bloomberg report, senior MACC officers had colluded with private individuals to stage corporate takeover of rivals, with Azam’s alleged awareness and support.
Azam has since denied all the allegations and has sued Bloomberg for defamation for its article on his shares, seeking several court orders and RM100 million general damages.
Not the first time
In late 2021, Azam came under scrutiny over his ownership of shares valued at hundreds of thousands of ringgit in two companies.
In January 2022, Azam said he informed the MACC’s Corruption Prevention Advisory Board that the shares were bought by his brother, who borrowed his account, and that he believed he had done nothing wrong.
The declaration triggered a Securities Commission probe that eventually found no evidence of proxy trading as it determined Azam had “control” over his own trading account.
At the time, Anwar, joined by three other Pakatan Harapan leaders, had called for Azam to be suspended to facilitate an independent investigation. - Malaysiakini, 23/4/2026
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