“The credibility of the process is just as important as its eventual findings,” he said. “Who sits on the committee, and are its members independent of both the executive and MACC itself? He also said that Azam should be placed under garden leave during the course of an investigation, as that would be consistent with the practice of good governance. Malaysia Corruption Watch president Jais Abdul Karim said the establishment of a special committee should be seen as an institutional process and not one due to political pressure. “Undermining leadership while major cases are ongoing could directly impact enforcement momentum.”

Source: The Star February 14, 2026 03:53 UTC