SHAH ALAM: Any investigation of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki should not stop the graft buster's fight against corruption, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. When met after Friday prayers here, Anwar had been asked to comment on the decision by the Cabinet earlier in the day to form a special taskforce to probe Azam's alleged share ownership. ALSO READ: Special task force to probe Azam Baki, says Fahmi"We have discussed this matter and agreed that the probe must be transparent. "The investigation should not disturb the work and role of the MACC, especially when there are always efforts to derail it. ALSO READ: I’ve nothing to hide: Azam Baki says ready to face independent probe over share ownershipIn response, Azam said on Tuesday (Feb 10) that his acquisition of shares was conducted transparently and did not violate any laws.

Source: The Star February 13, 2026 07:58 UTC