Malaysia appoints new anti-corruption chief as protesters press for inquiry into outgoing MACC head

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Malaysia appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the next chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, effective May 13.
Abdul Halim Aman will replace Azam Baki after Azam's term ends on May 12.
Protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur on April 25 to demand action related to Azam Baki, including calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry and reforms to the MACC.
Organisers and supporters said the protest was not only about replacing Azam Baki but also about broader institutional reform and accountability within the MACC.
Azam Baki has faced allegations tied to shareholdings and other misconduct, and he and the MACC have denied wrongdoing or described the allegations as baseless.
The dispute over Azam Baki and the MACC has become a political issue in Malaysia, with pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration and public debate over the agency's independence and public trust.
Some allegations involving Azam Baki have been investigated by the government, but reported findings have not been made public while related police and MACC probes continue.

Malaysia appointed former High Court judge Abdul Halim Aman as the next chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, effective May 13.
Abdul Halim Aman will replace Azam Baki after Azam's term ends on May 12.
Protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur on April 25 to demand action related to Azam Baki, including calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry and reforms to the MACC.
Organisers and supporters said the protest was not only about replacing Azam Baki but also about broader institutional reform and accountability within the MACC.
Azam Baki has faced allegations tied to shareholdings and other misconduct, and he and the MACC have denied wrongdoing or described the allegations as baseless.
The dispute over Azam Baki and the MACC has become a political issue in Malaysia, with pressure on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration and public debate over the agency's independence and public trust.
Some allegations involving Azam Baki have been investigated by the government, but reported findings have not been made public while related police and MACC probes continue.