Govt sets up special task force to probe Azam

Published: Feb 13, 2026 1:32 PM | Updated: Feb 13, 2026 2:43 PM

Following allegations surrounding MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki, the government has announced the formation of a special task force to investigate the head of the graft-busting agency.

Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said the task force will probe into the allegations against Azam and will be chaired by Chief Secretary to the Government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

UPDATED 2.42PM | Chief secretary to the govt to chair committee, says Fahmi.

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