Malaysia’s outgoing MACC chief Azam Baki reflects on tenure amid controversy
Azam Baki, the outgoing chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), is set to step down on May 12 after a four-decade career. Reflecting on his tenure, he emphasized the necessity of courage in prosecuting high-profile figures. Former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman will succeed him, marking a significant transition for the agency.
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