Kuala lumpur: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity to lead the agency for six years. He said the trust placed in him throughout his tenure as Chief Commissioner since March 9, 2020, which will end on May 12, including three contract extensions, is a significant recognition of his team's dedication in combating corruption.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Azam expressed his utmost gratitude to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim for the trust and the opportunity to continue serving through three contract extensions, describing it as a deeply meaningful honor. He conveyed these sentiments to reporters after officiating the handover ceremony of the Kampung Terentang Kariah Mosque in Padang Lebar, held in conjunction with the One Leader One Village Programme (Santuni MADANI), which was also attended by Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

Azam also called on all MACC personnel to extend full cooperation to the new leadership to ensure the continuity of the agency's excellence. He mentioned that his plans after this are still uncertain, emphasizing his role as a civil servant rather than a politician, and expressing a desire to continue serving the people.

Today, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong consented to the appointment of former High Court judge Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as the new MACC Chief Commissioner, effective May 13. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar stated that the appointment aligns with Subsection 5(1) of the MACC Act or Act 694.