Malaysia Replaces Anti-Graft Chief Amid Corruption Claims
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim replaced the head of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) following allegations of a 'corporate mafia.' The appointment of the new chief comes amidst public protests calling for investigations into the previous leadership.
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Malaysia gets new anti-corruption chief as protests mount against outgoing head
Malaysia on Saturday appointed a former judge as its new anti-corruption chief in an unprecedented move, as the government seeks to calm months of political turbulence over alleged misconduct linked to the watchdog’s outgoing head. Allies and opponents have hit out against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim since February following reports claiming that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) boss Azam Baki was involved in a share ownership scandal and the agency’s officers were allegedly worki...
By Joseph Sipalan,Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Read full article →Anwar drops Malaysia's anti-graft chief after corporate mafia claims - The Straits Times
Anwar drops Malaysia's anti-graft chief after corporate mafia claims The Straits Times
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Abdul Halim Aman, 69, will lead the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission from May 13, succeeding Azam Baki, 63.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The fireworks that were briefly lit during the “Tangkap Azam Baki” rally was...
By Ida Lim
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