Shahar Abdullah appointed as Special Committee on Corruption chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Paya Besar member of parliament Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah has been appointed chairman of the Special Committee on Corruption.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said he will serve a three-year term from April 25, 2025, to April 25, 2028.
The letter of appointment was presented this morning by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Meanwhile, three new members have also been appointed to the committee for the same term.
They are Senator Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz, Senator Datuk Seri Professor Emeritus Dr Awang Sariyan, and Langkawi member of parliament Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah.
"The appointments were made by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the prime minister, in accordance with Section 14 of the MACC Act 2009," it said in a statement.
The committee now consists of seven members in total.
Three existing members continue their term from Sept 15, 2023, to Sept 14, 2026.
It said Batang Lupar member of parliament Mohd Shafizan Kepli was reappointed as a committee member.
"The committee plays a key role in providing oversight and ensuring transparency and accountability in the nation's anti-corruption efforts."
Its terms of reference include advising the prime minister on any aspect of corruption-related issues in Malaysia; examining the MACC's annual report, reviewing comments by the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board on the commission's performance under the MACC Act 2009; and seeking clarification on both the report and the board's comments.
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