Hundreds of Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head: ‘enough is enough’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 16, 2026 at 01:55 AM

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Hundreds of Malaysians rallied in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to demand the arrest of anti-corruption chief Azam Baki. The protesters, primarily young people, cited allegations of improper shareholdings and abuse of power within the anti-corruption commission. Demonstrators gathered outside a shopping center, waving flags and placards while calling for accountability. This marks the largest street protest since October, and the second demonstration against Azam Baki since 2022. The rally was organized in response to concerns that the integrity of the law has been compromised.

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