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Malaysia's King to Select New Anti-Corruption Chief
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar announced he will personally select the new chief of the anti-corruption agency, confirming the current head Azam Baki's term will not be renewed. He urged against politicizing the matter.
King to Directly Appoint Anti-Corruption Head
Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar of Johor, announced he would select a new anti-corruption chief, marking the first official confirmation that current head Azam Baki's term will not be renewed next month. In a social media post on Thursday, the monarch stated, "I will determine who is the best candidate to lead the MACC from now on," referring to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Call to Avoid Politicization
King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar further added that "there is no need for any party to politicise the matter." This statement suggests an intent to prevent political interference or debate surrounding the selection process of the new head for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
*Source: SCMP (2026-04-23)*
