Changing MACC Chief Not Enough, Wider Reforms Still Needed, Says Malaysian Bar

Changing MACC chief not enough, wider reforms still needed, says Malaysian Bar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Malaysian Bar has welcomed the appointment of Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), but said the leadership change alone is not sufficient to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption framework.In a statement today, the Bar said while it acknowledges the end of uncertainty over the MACC leadership transition, questions remain over whether current arrangem…

Malaysia appoints former high court judge as chief anti-corruption com

The appointment comes amid increasing public scrutiny over governance and pressure for institutional reform, which has resulted in protests demanding the removal of the incumbent over alleged corporate influence scandals.