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Pressure Mounts on PM Anwar Amid MACC Corruption Probe

2/28/2026

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure after the Democratic Action Party (DAP) called for a royal commission to probe a "corporate mafia" within the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Reports indicate MACC officials may have colluded with businessmen to manipulate deals.
The government is weighing the DAP request amid calls to remove Azam Baki, the MACC chief.
A special task force will present findings to the cabinet next week.

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Story summary

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces pressure after the Democratic Action Party (DAP) called for a royal commission to probe a "corporate mafia" within the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Reports indicate MACC officials may have colluded with businessmen to manipulate deals.
The government is weighing the DAP request amid calls to remove Azam Baki, the MACC chief.
A special task force will present findings to the cabinet next week.