Malaysia orders probe into anti-corruption chief as calls for resignation mount

MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings

Azam, who has denied Bloomberg’s allegations and launched a multimillion-dollar civil damages claim, said he welcomed any “transparent, independent” probe.

But clamour for his resignation has mounted with a rally planned for Sunday in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

As head of the MACC, Azam has sweeping powers to investigate corruption, seize assets, freeze bank accounts and order arrests.

The agency has in recent years pursued major investigations involving former prime ministers and senior politicians.

Source: News - South China Morning Post