Abu Zahar, Borhan must go on leave until Azam probe completed, says PH

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PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan has called for the heads of two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory panels to go on leave until a probe on MACC chief Azam Baki’s ownership of shares is completed.

PH’s presidential council said Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) chairman Abu Zahar Ujang must go on leave since he has lost the confidence of his board members, citing the statement made by six ACAB members contradicting Abu Zahar.

It also said Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel (CCPP) chairman Borhan Dolah should also go on leave since he refused to initiate a probe on Azam.

“This is despite the possibility that Azam had committed an offence by allowing his account to be used by his brother by proxy in the trade of shares and warrants.

“A new leadership that is clean, professional and independent is needed to lead the ACAB and CCPP in order for the MACC’s integrity and credibility to be recovered,” the PH presidential council said in a statement today.

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