Former chief Abu Kassim to return to MACC?


  • Nation
  • Monday, 14 May 2018

PETALING JAYA: Following the resignation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad, his predecessor Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed (pic) is widely tipped to take over as the top graft-buster.

A source said Abu Kassim would most likely return to head the MACC and “finish what he left behind” after he was replaced by Dzulkifli in August 2016.

Abu was appointed MACC commissioner on Jan 1, 2010.

While many thought he had retired, the source said Abu Kassim was “exiled” to a small department in UiTM.

On speculation that Abu Kassim would be the upcoming Attorney-General, the source said: “It is unlikely because he does not really have a law background”.

Abu Kassim holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the Michigan State University and a Bachelor in Social Science from Universiti Sains Malaysia.

It is learnt that Abu Kassim is currently performing the umrah in Mecca.

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