KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another year.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali said the reappointment was consented to by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.
“The reappointment is for a period of one year effective May 12, 2024,” he said in a statement, Bernama reported.
Mohd Zuki said Azam’s reappointment was made in accordance with subsections 5(1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009.
On March 9, 2020, Azam replaced Latheefa Koya who decided to shorten her contract in line with subsection 5(3) of the Act.
Last year, his tenure was extended for another year, ending on May 12.
In an immediate reaction, Azam said he is thankful for his reappointment.
“I will ensure this trust will be fully fulfilled, and will carry out my responsibility with the utmost integrity,” he said in a statement yesterday.
“MACC also hopes all the people of Malaysia and the government machinery will work hand in hand with the commission to combat corruption,” he added.
