PUTRAJAYA, Feb 27, 2026 (The Capital Post) — Calls for the establishment of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki intensified after a group of protesters gathered outside the MACC headquarters on Friday morning.
The gathering, known as the “Tangkap Azam Baki” assembly, saw more than 50 individuals calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the anti-corruption agency’s leadership. Businessman Albert Tei, who attended the protest, urged authorities to form the inquiry without delay.
“We do not want further discussions or proposals. We want the RCI to be established,” he told reporters during the assembly.
Tei also suggested that former Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat would be a credible figure to lead the inquiry, citing the need for independence and public confidence in the investigative process. He further called for administrative measures, including the temporary suspension of the MACC chief, to ensure transparency while investigations are conducted.
He emphasised that the rule of law must apply equally to all, regardless of position.
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Police maintained security presence at the scene as demonstrators voiced concerns over issues previously raised in international media reports and ongoing public debates involving the MACC leadership.
Separately, PAS Sungai Buloh division chief Zaharudin Muhammad proposed broader institutional reforms, including the possibility of electing the MACC chief through a parliamentary process rather than political appointment. He said such reforms could enhance accountability, strengthen checks and balances, and improve public confidence in anti-corruption efforts.
Analysts note that the calls reflect growing public attention toward institutional governance and transparency, particularly in relation to high-profile investigations. – The Capital Post
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