… Malaysian public servants are prohibited from purchasing shares in a single company above a RM100,000 value limit, or no more than 5% of its paid-up capital, whichever is lower. The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is appalled by [the Bloomberg revelations or allegations] that have added to mounting doubts regarding Azam Baki’s credibility as MACC Chief Commissioner….
While Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has previously strongly defended Azam Baki, there is no way out now. If the Madani government wishes to retain any shred of credibility for its reform agenda – which it has already conceded is not moving fast enough – then strong and immediate action must follow.
C4 Center strongly demands that:
- Azam Baki is suspended with immediate effect pending a full and transparent investigation into his share purchases
- Full public disclosure of Azam Baki’s assets in the interests of public trust and transparency;
- The government reforms the MACC, especially with regard to its oversight and accountability mechanisms in line with international standards and public demands.
Read the full C4 statement here.
AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama
- Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
- Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
- Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
- Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
- Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
