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Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Chief Faces Scrutiny Over Stocks

2/22/2026

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Azam Baki, Malaysia's anti-corruption chief, was summoned by a special committee to explain his stock ownership.
The committee is assessing Azam's compliance with public officials' share rules, including a 2024 circular that limits purchases.
He owns 17.7 million Velocity Capital Partner Bhd shares, valued at about 800,000 ringgit.
Allegations of MACC officers' collusion with businessmen have sparked protests and calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry.

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Azam Baki, Malaysia's anti-corruption chief, was summoned by a special committee to explain his stock ownership.
The committee is assessing Azam's compliance with public officials' share rules, including a 2024 circular that limits purchases.
He owns 17.7 million Velocity Capital Partner Bhd shares, valued at about 800,000 ringgit.
Allegations of MACC officers' collusion with businessmen have sparked protests and calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry.