Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Chief Faces Misconduct Allegations

Malaysia's top graft investigator, Azam Baki, is facing renewed calls to resign following multiple media reports alleging misconduct by him and other senior officials at the Malaysia===Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Bloomberg L.P. reported that Azam Baki held 17.7 million shares in a financial services company, exceeding the 100,000 ringgit limit for public servants. Additionally, Bloomberg L.P. reported that MACC officials were allegedly helping businessmen seize control of companies. Azam Baki and the MACC have denied wrongdoing, stating he complied with asset declaration requirements. Opposition lawmakers, including Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, and the Centre to Combat Corruption and Cronyism, are demanding a thorough probe and reforms. The Malaysia===Public Service Department is reviewing rules on share ownership by public officials. This scandal questions Malaysia's efforts to clean up its image after the 1MDB scandal.