Guan Eng Calls for Parliamentary Debate on MACC Chief’s Shareholdings, Revives Push for Independent Probe
KUALA LUMPUR – DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng has renewed calls for a parliamentary debate over shareholdings linked to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki, urging once again that an independent investigation be conducted to address lingering questions.
Lim’s statement revisits concerns first raised in 2022 when Pakatan Harapan was in the opposition. At the time, the coalition’s presidential council proposed that Azam be suspended to allow for a transparent and independent probe into his declared asset ownership.
The latest controversy surfaced following Companies Commission of Malaysia records indicating that Azam had previously held significant share positions in Velocity Capital Partner Berhad and Awanbiru Technology Berhad. The reported holdings were valued at more than RM2.7 million.
Although no formal findings have established wrongdoing, Lim argued that the issue warrants open parliamentary scrutiny given the senior position Azam holds within the country’s anti-corruption enforcement body.
Echoing 2022 Concerns
Lim drew parallels to the earlier episode involving shares and warrants in Gets Global Berhad and Excel Force MSC Berhad. In that instance, questions were raised regarding compliance with public service regulations governing asset ownership by senior officials.
He reiterated that the principle of transparency must remain consistent regardless of political context. Lim proposed that the matter be tabled as a specific debate before the current parliamentary sitting concludes on March 3, 2026.
According to him, the issue transcends political rivalry and instead touches on governance standards and institutional integrity.
Institutional Credibility at Stake
As Malaysia’s primary anti-corruption agency, the MACC’s effectiveness depends heavily on public trust. Any perception of potential conflict of interest, even if legally unresolved, risks undermining confidence in the institution’s impartiality.
Lim maintained that a structured parliamentary debate would allow lawmakers to examine the facts in full view of the public, providing clarity and preventing prolonged speculation.
He further emphasised that an independent investigation remains the most credible avenue to conclusively resolve the matter. Transparency, he argued, is not optional for agencies tasked with upholding accountability at the highest levels of government.
The issue is expected to attract significant attention in the coming parliamentary session, given its implications for governance standards and the broader discourse on integrity in public office.
-wilayah.com.my
