PETALING JAYA: About RM277bil has been lost in the past six years due to graft involving public funds, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. Azam also praised the dedication showed by MACC officers who he said “continue to work tirelessly” despite facing pressure and attacks on social media. He stressed that MACC’s role also includes preventive efforts to educate the public, especially the younger generation. “There is a great deal of inaccurate information on social media that can influence public perception,” he said. On issues of perceptions and online criticism, Azam noted that while perceptions cannot be prevented, they must be managed effectively.

Source: The Star January 14, 2026 23:50 UTC