Malaysia Anti-Graft Chief Set to End Six-Year Term With Two Investigations Pending

Malaysia's anti-graft chief is scheduled to conclude his six-year term, according to a report published Tuesday. Two investigations connected to him personally and to the agency he leads have not been completed as his tenure ends. The investigations have been pending for some time.

One focuses on matters relating directly to the chief while the second centers on the agency itself. Officials have not released a timetable for when either probe will conclude. The agency has faced questions about its operations during the six-year period.

The chief's departure marks the end of a tenure that began in 2020. No information has been provided on who will succeed him or when a successor will be named.

Both inquiries remain active.

The report did not disclose the specific subjects of the probes or their current stage. Malaysian authorities typically do not comment publicly on ongoing investigations. The development comes as the agency continues its broader mandate to address corruption cases across government and business sectors. Completion of the chief's term proceeds on schedule despite the open matters.

“Malaysia’s anti-graft chief Azam Baki is poised to end his six-year run with two investigations relating to him and the agency still pending.”