PSC should detail terms of inquiry into Azam Baki’s case – Civil society groups

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WE, the undersigned civil society groups, note that the parliamentary Agencies Select Committee (PSC) under the Prime Minister’s Department will hold a meeting on January 19 to inquire into the controversial issue of shares ownership involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

It is understood that the PSC has summoned Azam to the hearing on January 19. We request that the PSC announce the terms of reference of the inquiry that will be conducted. These terms of reference should clearly outline the purpose of the inquiry and the scope of the inquiry to be conducted.

The scope of the inquiry should include seeking clarification on the following:

(a) The extent of Azam’s shareholding in the companies that are implicated in the current allegations against him during the relevant period of time, and to what extent and purpose he held those shares beneficially on behalf of others;

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