‘We have your back, Azam’: MACC expresses support for its chief

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KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has thrown its backing to its embattled chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki amid allegations of impropriety involving the top dog.

In a memorandum of support issued this morning, the anti-graft body said the commission is united in defending the institution and its chief for the sake of its continued fight against corruption, and called for an immediate end to the ongoing imbroglio.

The statement was jointly signed by MACC’s three deputy chief commissioners – Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya (operations), Datuk Seri Norazlan Mohd Razali (prevention) and Datuk Junipah Wandi (management and professionalism).

“We represent the whole of MACC in stating our stand of supporting Azam’s leadership,” the statement read.

“We are of the view that the allegations and attacks made against him are motivated by the politics of revenge, to tarnish MACC’s image and reputation.

“We urge all quarters to stop the attacks and allow the due legal process to be carried out fairly, transparently and equitably.”

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Unprofessional, strange: Perlis mufti slams MACC public support for chief

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) leadership needs to be reviewed and reshuffled after publicly supporting its embattled chief Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, better known as Dr Maza, said the anti-graft body’s support is premature, as investigations into Azam’s alleged impropriety have yet to be completed.

“They (MACC) should be stern in protecting MACC’s dignity, and to seek a just and transparent investigation.”

He said MACC has spoken “unprofessionally” and “strangely” on the issue, although battling graft is the agency’s main function.

“Their boss’ statement that his account was used by his brother was clearly very odd and weird. MACC should be the most sensitive party.”

It also did not escape the mufti’s notice, as he chided views put forward by some Islamist leaders.

He called for Malaysians, particularly Muslims, to rise and fight against corruption as it is a religious duty, and slammed Islamists over their preoccupation with personal moral sins.

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