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Malaysia's King to Appoint New MACC Chief as Azam Baki's Term Ends Next Month
Malaysia's king stated he will choose the next head of the anti-corruption agency, confirming that Azam Baki's term will not be renewed next month. The announcement came via a social media post on April 23, 2026. No immediate comments were available from palace, government, or agency representatives.
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Malaysia's king announced on April 23, 2026, that he would select a new chief for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, marking the first official confirmation that the current head, Azam Baki, will not have his term renewed. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor, the current monarch, made the statement in a social media post on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
He said, 'I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC from now on,' referring to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
' Azam Baki's term ends next month from April 23, 2026. Representatives for the palace, the Prime Minister’s Office, and the MACC did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Azam Baki is 62 years old.
Bloomberg News published two reports in February 2026 focused on Azam Baki. One report addressed shareholdings in a financial services firm that exceeded the allowed limit for public officials, according to South China Morning Post. The other Bloomberg report contained allegations that a group of businessmen was working with MACC officials to intimidate executives and oust them from companies, South China Morning Post reported.
