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The Star
28-05-2025
- The Star
Mersing traffic cop charged with accepting RM1,000 as bribe
JOHOR BARU: A traffic police personnel has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for allegedly accepting RM1,000 in cash as a bribe some two years ago. Mersing police district headquarters traffic enforcement and investigation unit assistant investigating officer Sjn Wan Shazrul Wan Shamsuddin, 47, pleaded not guilty before Sessions Judge Ahmad Kamal Arifin Ismail after the charge was read out to him here on Wednesday (May 28). According to the charge sheet, the father of three was accused of accepting the amount from Muhammad Syawaluddin Mamat, 30, at a restaurant along Jalan Ismail in Mersing at around 4pm on Dec 13, 2023. He allegedly accepted the money as an inducement to handover investigation papers involving a road incident happening in the district he was investigating. Sjn Wan Shazrul was charged under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 (Act 694) and can be sentenced under Section 24(1) of the same Act. The offence carries a jail term of not more than 20 years and a fine not less than five times of the corruption amount or RM10,000 or whichever is higher upon conviction. Judge Ahmad Kamal then set bail at RM5,000 with one surety against the accused and also ordered him to handover his passport to the court. He also ordered Sjn Wan Shazrul to report to the Johor Baru MACC once a month without fail until his case is settled. MACC prosecution officer Ameera D'Aneez Mohd Shukari prosecuted the case while National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer K. Bharathi represented the accused.
Borneo Post
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Azam Baki gets one-year extension as MACC chief
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a statement today, said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had granted consent to Azam's reappointment as the nation's top anti-graft officer. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (May 9): Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another one-year term effective May 13. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a statement today, said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had granted consent to Azam's reappointment as the nation's top anti-graft officer. 'We are pleased to inform that in accordance with subsections 5(1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009 [Act 694], His Majesty has consented to the reappointment of Tan Sri Azam Baki as Chief Commissioner of MACC for a one-year term, from May 13, 2025 to May 12, 2026,' the statement read, citing Azam's experience, commitment and achievements in leading the commission. The 62-year-old has held the position since March 9, 2020, succeeding Latheefa Koya, with previous one-year reappointments in May 2023 and May 2024. Born in Negeri Sembilan in 1963, Azam holds qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a Bachelor of Jurisprudence from University of Malaya (UM), and a Master's degree from Asia E-University. He began his enforcement career in 1984 with the Anti-Corruption Agency (now MACC), serving as investigator, intelligence officer and prosecutor in Kelantan and Perak before rising through the ranks as Intelligence Director, Investigation Director and Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations). During his tenure, Azam has emphasised independent, transparent and evidence-based investigations while introducing key reforms including institutional and legislative improvements, digital transformation using AI and blockchain technologies, and establishing the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS) for officer safety and operational efficiency. Under his leadership, MACC has investigated high-profile cases including the littoral combat ship (LCS) scandal, money laundering and power abuse involving prominent political figures, and corruption among enforcement personnel. Azam has also championed grassroots anti-corruption education as a long-term preventive measure, aligning with the Madani governance framework's integrity focus. With over four decades of enforcement experience, he remains pivotal in Malaysia's anti-graft efforts. — Bernama
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Azam Baki reappointed as MACC chief for another year
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for another one-year term effective May 13. Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, in a statement today, said His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had granted consent to Azam's reappointment as the nation's top anti-graft officer. 'We are pleased to inform that in accordance with subsections 5(1) and (2) of the MACC Act 2009 [Act 694], His Majesty has consented to the reappointment of Tan Sri Azam Baki as Chief Commissioner of MACC for a one-year term, from May 13, 2025, to May 12, 2026,' the statement read, citing Azam's experience, commitment and achievements in leading the commission. The 62-year-old has held the position since March 9, 2020, succeeding Latheefa Koya, with previous one-year reappointments in May 2023 and May 2024. Born in Negeri Sembilan in 1963, Azam holds qualifications in Electrical Power Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a Bachelor of Jurisprudence from University of Malaya (UM), and a Master's degree from Asia E-University. He began his enforcement career in 1984 with the Anti-Corruption Agency (now MACC), serving as investigator, intelligence officer, and prosecutor in Kelantan and Perak before rising through the ranks as Intelligence Director, Investigation Director and Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations). During his tenure, Azam has emphasised independent, transparent and evidence-based investigations while introducing key reforms including institutional and legislative improvements, digital transformation using AI and blockchain technologies, and establishing the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS) for officer safety and operational efficiency. Under his leadership, MACC has investigated high-profile cases including the littoral combat ship (LCS) scandal, money laundering and power abuse involving prominent political figures, and corruption among enforcement personnel. Azam has also championed grassroots anti-corruption education as a long-term preventive measure, aligning with the MADANI governance framework's integrity focus. With over four decades of enforcement experience, he remains pivotal in Malaysia's anti-graft efforts.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Paya Besar MP Mohd Shahar Appointed As JKMR Chairman
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 (Bernama) -- Paya Besar Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah has been appointed as Chairman of the Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) for three years, effective April 25 this year. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in a statement today, said that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had consented to the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister by the provisions in Section 14 of the MACC Act (Act 694). The instrument of appointment was presented to Mohd Shahar by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and witnessed by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur today.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Paya Besar MP Mohd Shahar reappointed as JKMR Chairman
PUTRAJAYA: Paya Besar Member of Parliament Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah has been reappointed as Chairman of the Special Committee on Corruption (JKMR) for another three years, effective last April 25. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in a statement today, said that His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, had consented to the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister by the provisions in Section 14 of the MACC Act (Act 694). The instrument of appointment was presented to Mohd Shahar by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and witnessed by MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki at the Parliament building, Kuala Lumpur today. Also receiving their instruments of appointment today were Batang Lupar MP Mohd Shafizan Kepli, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman and Tawau MP Lo Su Fui, who have been re-appointed to the committee for another three-year term. Three new members have been appointed to the committee. They are Senator Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz, Senator Datuk Seri Profesor Emeritus Dr. Awang Sariyan and Langkawi MP Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah. According to the statement, the role of the JKMR members is to advise the Prime Minister on various aspects of corruption problems in the country and examine the MACC Annual Report. The JKMR's role is also to examine the comments of the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) and seek clarification and explanation on the Commission's annual report, it said. 'Hopefully, the appointment of the new JKMR members will help meet public expectations on the independence, efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability of the commission in discharging its responsibilities,' read the statement.
