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The High Court has affirmed that the conduct of former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki during his tenure is subject to public scrutiny and legitimate criticism, reinforcing accountability principles.
Former MACC chief Azam Baki has denied involvement in a RM178 million government contract awarded to a firm linked to his brother, as questions mount over procurement transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
Thirty-four members of parliament have thrown their weight behind establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to probe claims of a 'corporate mafia' centred on MACC and its former chief Tan Sri Azam Baki, including questions surrounding his shareholdings.
Law and Institutional Reform Minister Azalina Othman states that details of MACC chief Azam Baki's shareholding will not be disclosed publicly, with further developments to be communicated through the chief secretary.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that only the King, Sultan Ibrahim, possesses the constitutional authority to revoke Tan Sri Azam Baki's appointment to the National Financial Crime Centre advisory board.
The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre has confirmed that former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki remains a valid member of its Advisory Board, dismissing recent opposition questions about his eligibility to serve.
Multiple members of parliament are urging authorities to disclose findings from investigations into former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholdings, citing the need for public accountability and transparent governance.