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King Names Former Judge Anti-Corruption Chief Amid Scandal

4/25/2026

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King Sultan Ibrahim appointed former judge Abdul Halim Aman as chief of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission to keep the role free from politics.
Abdul Halim Aman will assume the post on May 13, succeeding Azam Baki.
Azam Baki faces two stock-holding misconduct accusations since 2022, which he and the agency call baseless.
The allegations have deepened divisions in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, prompting allies to question his anti-graft stance.

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Story summary

King Sultan Ibrahim appointed former judge Abdul Halim Aman as chief of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission to keep the role free from politics.
Abdul Halim Aman will assume the post on May 13, succeeding Azam Baki.
Azam Baki faces two stock-holding misconduct accusations since 2022, which he and the agency call baseless.
The allegations have deepened divisions in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, prompting allies to question his anti-graft stance.