Cabinet entrusts special committee to investigate MACC chief’s share ownership, says minister, as Azam states readiness to be probed
JOHOR BAHRU: The government has entrusted a special committee to investigate the issue of share ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
MADANI Government spokesperson and Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet conveyed its response through the decision to establish the special committee.
“For us, we are leaving it to the committee to carry out the investigation, to conduct a full investigation, and Tan Sri Azam himself has been very open in stating that he is prepared to be investigated,” he told reporters.
He was speaking after launching the Ramadan Tour 2026, 14th Edition, here today.
The government recently announced Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar as chairman of the Special Investigation Committee.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the committee would ensure due justice for the individual under investigation.
Bloomberg had previously reported that Azam owned shares in a financial services company based on corporate filings.
Azam has stressed that his shareholding worth RM800,000 was conducted transparently and in accordance with established procedures.
On a separate gathering related to the MACC chief attended by Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, Fahmi said the former PKR deputy president has the right to participate.
“He has the right to do what he feels he wants to do. Under the Constitution, Malaysians do have the right to assemble,” Fahmi said.
He added that Kuala Lumpur police chief said around 150 to 200 people were present with no incidents that caused alarm.
Asked if Rafizi could face party disciplinary action, Fahmi said any decision would be left to the party should there be complaints.
“So far, the Secretary-General has not informed us of receiving any complaints,” he said.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said police would continue investigations into the gathering to ensure there were no elements touching on race, religion and royalty (3R).
He said police would examine all aspects and open an investigation paper if any 3R elements were found.
The Sun Malaysia
