Malaysia’s king to pick ‘best candidate’ to head anti-corruption agency

Malaysia’s king said he would select a new anti-corruption chief, the first official confirmation that current head Azam Baki’s term will not be renewed when it ends next month. “I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC from now on,” Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor, the current monarch, said in a social media post on Thursday, referring to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. He added that “there is no need for any party to politicise the matter”. Representatives for ...

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Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief - The Straits Times

Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief  The Straits Times

Malaysia’s King says will pick new head of anti-graft agency, warns against politicising issue

The appointment of Malaysia's top graft-buster is governed by Section 5 of the MACC Act 2009, which says that the King will appoint the chief commissioner based on the advice of the prime minister.

NACC clarification due amid outcry

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is set to issue a clarification today following criticism that the agency has exercised double standards in its recent rulings.

Court told ex-Perlis MB’s London travel claims were checked with Immigration

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