Malaysia considers high-powered commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 75% complete by Joseph Sipalan,Iman Muttaqin YusofFebruary 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM

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The Malaysian government is considering establishing a royal commission to investigate allegations of abuse of power within the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). This consideration follows reports alleging that MACC chief Azam Baki exceeded permitted shareholding limits for civil servants and that senior MACC officials were linked to a "corporate mafia." Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing increasing pressure to remove Azam Baki from his position. A special taskforce led by the attorney general is investigating the allegations regarding Azam's shareholdings. The cabinet will discuss further steps next week after reviewing the taskforce's report.

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Bloomberg 40% Fahmi Fazil ×260% Anwar Ibrahim 80% Azam Baki ×390% Malaysia 90% Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) ×3100%

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